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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Hague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by The Architect. Hague is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Duran, Duran - Wild Boys. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, William Hague!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort drives through with a takedown into Hague's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Hague is keeping the position.
Hague looking to control.
Hague might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belfort kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Belfort sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by William Hague.
Hague fails with the takedown
and Belfort counters with a right hand to the body.
Hague fails with the takedown
and Belfort counters with a nice uppercut.
Belfort stuns Hague with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
William Hague seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hague gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belfort moves into the clinch.
Tyson Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Hague.
Hague looks gassed!
Belfort turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Belfort manages to end up in side control.
Belfort is trying to move to mount but Hague reverses beautifully and ends up in Belfort's guard.
Hague trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hague is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Belfort is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hague is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hague stopping the sweep attempt from Belfort.
Belfort is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hague stopping the sweep attempt from Belfort.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Belfort looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hague has picked Belfort up and slammed him! Belfort can't keep hold of the triangle and Hague manages to pass to side control!
Belfort prevents Hague from moving into mount.
Belfort is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belfort gets back to half guard.
Belfort is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belfort looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belfort is looking for a sweep. Hague is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belfort trying to get back to full guard but Hague takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Belfort can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Belfort dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hague with a poor takedown
and Belfort counters with a left to the body.
Hague gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belfort counters with a left to the body.
Hague misses with a takedown attempt
and Belfort counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tyson Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Hague.
Belfort looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hague has his takedown stuffed
and Belfort makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Belfort bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Belfort trying to control the action but Hague is working from the bottom.
Belfort is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hague has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hague is breathing heavily.
Belfort controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hague for as long as he can get away with.
Hague regains half guard there - taking advantage of Belfort's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Belfort passes to full mount!
Hague holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Belfort tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two 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.
Belfort lands a big shot there that rocks Hague but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Belfort wants to control the pace but Hague is squirming around nicely.
Belfort has control of Hague's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hague regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Belfort controlling the pace for now.
Hague is desperately trying to improve his position but Belfort has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort controlling the position easily from mount.
Hague working to try and regain half guard.
Belfort is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belfort jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hague is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hague and Belfort has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Belfort wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hague keeps working.
Belfort is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hague knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Belfort tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Belfort dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Belfort lands a jab to Hague's midsection.
Hague doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belfort counters with a shoot takedown. Hague fights it but they end up in guard.
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but Hague is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belfort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hague is keeping the position for now.
Belfort not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Hague is keeping the position.
Belfort drops back looking for a leg! Hague is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hague manages to kick Belfort off! Belfort jumps back into Hague's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Hague keeps moving.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Hague is keeping the position.
Hague is pulling down on Belfort's head. It's preventing any offense from Belfort, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belfort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hague is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyson Belfort just wasn't active enough.
Hague gets caught flat footed, as Belfort shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hague keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.
Hague managing to control the position.
Belfort trying to control but Hague is working from the bottom.
Tyson Belfort overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hague is trying to control the position but Belfort postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tyson Belfort.
Belfort digs a good hook to Hague's body.
Hague tries for a takedown but Belfort circles away easily
and Belfort counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hague won't be happy with that.
Hague takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belfort is looking to take a break and control but Hague is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hague takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Belfort is trying to get an arm triangle but Hague is defending well.
Belfort taking a break here but Hague is having none of it and regains half guard.
Tyson Belfort is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hague wants to control but Belfort is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Belfort showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belfort has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Belfort!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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