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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo TT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dian Wei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dian Wei is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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225 cm
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297 lbs
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225 cm
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Neo TT! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dian Wei! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei. Wei shoots in for a takedown but TT shows good takedown defense. TT misses with a takedown attempt - Wei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. TT misses with a kick to the body.
TT fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Wei shoots for a double leg takedown but TT sprawls well. He's pushed Wei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Neo TT has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dian Wei. Wei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wei looks for a takedown but TT sprawls well. TT looks for the body kick but Wei saw that one coming. Wei dives in and grabs TT's left leg, looking for a takedown. TT pushes down on Wei's head and hops out. TT looks for a takedown but Wei sprawls well. TT keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Wei as TT shoots in. TT fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. TT clinches. Wei tries a body shot but TT blocks it.
TT pulls guard effortlessly. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. TT keeping moving, preventing Wei from controlling successfully. TT has his hands on Wei's head, controlling the position. Wei really doesn't want to stay on the ground with TT. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. TT lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wei! TT sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Wei takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Wei is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. TT controlling his opponent. TT is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wei to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wei shrugs it off. TT sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Wei defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from TT. TT thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Wei can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. TT thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. TT looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. TT controlling his opponent. Wei wants to hold on but TT pushes him away. Wei wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wei is in bad spot here.
TT patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? TT is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wei knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wei for a finish. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo TT dominated that round. That's time! TT's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
TT tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten TT somewhat. TT takes the fight into the clinch. TT pulls guard successfully.
TT 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. Wei being controlled here momentarily. TT looking for a guillotine here but Wei defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. TT throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. TT keeping full guard, as Wei tries to pass. There's a bit of a scramble here and now TT is on top in guard.
Wei wants to stand and escape but TT is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. TT slips nicely into half guard. TT perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. TT is working for a kimura but Wei is defending it quite comfortably.
TT seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. TT postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Wei to stand up. Neo TT is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wei tries to clinch up but TT circles away and keeps his distance. Wei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. TT manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Wei lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Wei throws a one two combo.
Wei thuds a left hand into TT's body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. TT shoots in for a double leg but Wei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. TT slaps away a takedown attempt from Wei, before circling back to the center of the mat. Wei fails with an attempt to clinch.
TT is looking to land body kicks. Wei closes this distance looking for a takedown but TT circles away. TT shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wei eats them both and turns towards TT to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. TT shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wei sprawls well. Wei wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. TT gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo TT. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. TT dives in and grabs Wei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wei pushes down on TT's head and hops out. Wei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but TT avoids it really well and circles away. Wei misses with a takedown attempt - TT sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. TT misses with a takedown attempt - Wei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dian Wei will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. TT has closed the distance and engaged Wei in a clinch.
Wei is pressed up against the cage. TT has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wei down to the mat. Wei avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Wei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with TT but TT pushes him off and we're back to square one. Wei fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Wei misses with a kick to the body.
TT shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. TT slaps away a takedown attempt from Wei, before circling back to the center of the mat. Neo TT has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dian Wei. Wei tries to clinch but fails miserably and TT makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. TT shoots in for a takedown but Wei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. TT scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Wei tries to close the distance and clinch up but TT swats him away and circles back towards the center. A head kick misses from Wei. TT looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wei is fending him off so far but TT persists. Nope, Wei circles away and we're back to standing. Wei throws a sloppy head kick and TT moves out of range easily. Wei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Wei shoots in and drives through. TT sprawls well. TT gets a clinch. Wei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. TT wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. TT has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wei uses from the top position. TT is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wei is aware though and is defending well. TT is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Wei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. TT is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. TT wants to sweep here but Wei controlling him for the moment. Wei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round. TT not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. TT wants to sweep but no luck. Wei postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Neo TT just wasn't active enough. Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but TT avoids it really well and circles away. Wei feints a jab promting TT to slip. Wei then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. TT slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wei, right into the meat.
Dian Wei seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wei closes the distance but TT moves to the side and TT counters with a three punch combo that has Wei backing up. Wei nods at TT to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from TT. Wei shoots for a takedown but TT saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Wei is looking to clinch. Wei lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wei. Wei shoots in looking for a takedown but TT manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. TT clinches up against the cage. Wei taking a breather. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wei fails to pull guard.
TT jumps into guard, dragging Wei to the mat.
TT keeping full guard, as Wei tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Dian Wei. I think Wei 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dian Wei!
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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
52% |
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