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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Deere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gzrel Mephistopheles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Deere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gzrel Mephistopheles!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deere shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mephistopheles pinned against the cage. Mephistopheles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mephistopheles stuffs the takedown attempt from Deere. Deere gets slowly back to his feet.
Mephistopheles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deere.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Deere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deere tries for a takedown but Mephistopheles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mephistopheles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deere.
Deere shoots in looking for a takedown. Mephistopheles tries to sprawl out of it but Deere keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mephistopheles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Deere misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mephistopheles scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mephistopheles blocks a head kick by Deere.
Mephistopheles connects with a crisp jab.
Deere on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mephistopheles looks to land a combination but Deere avoids it well.
Mephistopheles throws a right and a left that Deere avoids nicely.
Mephistopheles misses with a series of wild punches.
Deere tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mephistopheles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deere somewhat.
Deere throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Deere shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mephistopheles!
Gzrel Mephistopheles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deere is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mephistopheles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deere has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deere there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mephistopheles lands a glancing blow to the side of Deere's head.
Mephistopheles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deere circles away quickly and effectively.
Mephistopheles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mephistopheles throws a series of strikes that have Deere backpedaling.
Mephistopheles misses with a wild combination.
Mephistopheles throws a series of punches but Deere avoids them all with ease.
Mephistopheles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles misses with the combination.
Deere shoots in looking for a takedown. Mephistopheles tries to sprawl out of it but Deere keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mephistopheles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mephistopheles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deere gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deere gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mephistopheles regains guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Deere is fighting to break Mephistopheles's control of his arms but Mephistopheles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Deere trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mephistopheles keeping moving, preventing Deere from controlling successfully.
Deere has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles trying to control the position here.
Deere drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deere jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mephistopheles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deere defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deere scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deere wants to control from the top but Mephistopheles keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deere is really struggling to control Mephistopheles but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mephistopheles manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gzrel Mephistopheles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Deere has a takedown stuffed.
Deere shoots in for a double leg but Mephistopheles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Deere takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mephistopheles lands with a shot to the body.
Mephistopheles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
John Deere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mephistopheles throws a series of punches but Deere avoids them all with ease.
Deere looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Deere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mephistopheles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mephistopheles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deere in his tracks.
Mephistopheles cracks a nice hook into Deere's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mephistopheles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deere at a distance.
Mephistopheles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deere fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mephistopheles avoids it really well and circles away.
Mephistopheles lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mephistopheles.
Mephistopheles works over Deere's head and body with a nice combination.
Mephistopheles misses with a two punch combination.
Mephistopheles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mephistopheles looks to land a combination but Deere avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles thuds his right hand into Deere's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mephistopheles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Deere eats them both and turns towards Mephistopheles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Deere takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mephistopheles connects with a body shot that sends Deere's belly button to the back.
Mephistopheles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Deere misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mephistopheles throws a sloppy head kick and Deere moves out of range easily.
Mephistopheles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mephistopheles leaves Deere with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mephistopheles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gzrel Mephistopheles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mephistopheles throws a series of punches but Deere avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deere takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Deere shoots in for a takedown but Mephistopheles shows good takedown defense.
Deere has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Deere closes the distance and clinches up with Mephistopheles, looking for a takedown. Deere pushes Mephistopheles against the cage but Mephistopheles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Deere is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mephistopheles scores with a head kick. Deere tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mephistopheles with a nice cross.
Deere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mephistopheles is working the combinations to good effect here.
Deere takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deere takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mephistopheles.
Deere ducks right into an uppercut from Mephistopheles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mephistopheles lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mephistopheles connects with a nice short shot to Deere's temple.
Deere trying to control here.
Mephistopheles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mephistopheles trying to control the action but Deere is working from the bottom.
Deere wants to control but Mephistopheles is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mephistopheles lands a nice short elbow.
Mephistopheles is looking for a kimura here.
Mephistopheles working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gzrel Mephistopheles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mephistopheles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mephistopheles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deere throws a strike but Mephistopheles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mephistopheles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mephistopheles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mephistopheles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Deere is proving hard to escape from.
Mephistopheles lands a couple of elbows.
Deere trying to control the position.
Mephistopheles wants to stand but Deere has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mephistopheles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mephistopheles drops back, looking for a kneebar! Deere looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Deere looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Deere!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mephistopheles struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deere is looking to take a break and control but Mephistopheles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deere lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mephistopheles gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Deere thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mephistopheles's head.
Deere wants to control but Mephistopheles is keeping him busy.
Mephistopheles wants to control but Deere is keeping busy.
Deere tries to pass to full mount but Mephistopheles defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deere's back!
Mephistopheles lands a shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mephistopheles lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mephistopheles is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Deere is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gzrel Mephistopheles!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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