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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Iniesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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189 cm
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240 lbs
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200 cm
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Elliott! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andres Iniesta! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Elliott throws a right and a left that both miss. Elliott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iniesta moves away. Iniesta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elliott defends it nicely. Elliott throws a lazy right hand but Iniesta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Iniesta wants to clinch. Elliott misses with a hook. Iniesta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Elliott tries to bum rush Iniesta with a series of wild strikes but Iniesta uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Iniesta fails with a takedown attempt. Iniesta shoots in looking for a takedown. Elliott tries to sprawl out of it but Iniesta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elliott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Pete Elliott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Iniesta. Elliott misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Elliott lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Iniesta backs up against the cage.
It looks like Andres Iniesta has been cut. Iniesta has a takedown stuffed. Elliott ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Iniesta misses with a head kick.
Elliott looks to land a combination but Iniesta avoids it well. Iniesta feints and as Elliott raises his hands in defense, Iniesta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Iniesta wants to pass the guard but Elliott is keeping the position. Iniesta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Iniesta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elliott keeps working. Iniesta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Elliott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Iniesta trying to control the action but Elliott is working from the bottom. Elliott bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Iniesta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Elliott.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Elliott scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Elliott throws a nice looking combination but Iniesta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Iniesta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elliott is fending him off so far but Iniesta persists. Nope, Elliott circles away and we're back to standing. Nice sprawl there from Elliott as Iniesta shoots in. Elliott fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Iniesta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Iniesta looks winded! Iniesta on the wrong end of a nice hook. Elliott misses with a series of wild punches.
Elliott misses the jab. Elliott could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Elliott throws an overhand right that lands on Iniesta's shoulder, as Iniesta tries to avoid the shot. Iniesta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Elliott did well to prevent Iniesta getting side control. Iniesta content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Iniesta is looking for a kimura here.
Iniesta prevents Elliott from standing back up.
Iniesta not doing much here.
Elliott pushes Iniesta off and gets back to his feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Iniesta shoots in for a takedown but Elliott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Elliott dominated that round. The cut man is working on Andres Iniesta's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Elliott slaps away a takedown attempt from Iniesta, before circling back to the center of the mat. Elliott throws a series of punches but Iniesta avoids them all with ease. Iniesta shoots in for a double leg but Elliott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Iniesta throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Elliott lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Iniesta backs up against the cage.
Elliott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Iniesta at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Elliott takes a swing at Iniesta's ribcage but misses. Pete Elliott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Horrible takedown by Iniesta or perhaps it was just good defense by Elliott which made him look bad. Pete Elliott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Iniesta. Iniesta looks for a takedown but Elliott sprawls well. Pete Elliott is winning the standup battle so far. Elliott lands the left hand. Iniesta is breathing heavily. Elliott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Elliott cracks Iniesta with a good jab.
Iniesta is rocked! Elliott throws a series of punches but Iniesta moves out of range. Iniesta is still on wobbly legs! Can Elliott finish him? and Elliott counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Iniesta! He's just covering up as Elliott starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Elliott!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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