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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nesse Biz (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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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Pablo Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nesse Biz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez.
Biz drives through with a takedown into Rodriguez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Biz postures up.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Biz is controlling him.
Biz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nesse Biz.
Biz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Biz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biz gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biz as he avoids it easily.
Biz shoots in for a double leg but Rodriguez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Biz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodriguez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Biz stands up and waves to Rodriguez to follow him.
Biz has Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to circle away but Biz has him pinned against the cage.
Biz is trying to drag Rodriguez to the mat but Rodriguez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pablo Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nesse Biz.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Biz tries to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Biz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip 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!
Biz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biz postures up and lands a big shot to Rodriguez's brow.
Rodriguez being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nesse Biz.
Biz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biz off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Biz controlling the action here.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Biz has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biz tries to pass to full mount but Rodriguez defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nesse Biz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Biz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rodriguez sprawls well initially but Biz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Biz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Biz works his way into side control.
Rodriguez looks to move to half guard but instead Biz has passed into mount! Damn!
Biz looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Biz postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Biz postures up.
Biz controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is working to get back to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rodriguez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Biz working Rodriguez over with strikes here.
Nesse Biz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biz controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nesse Biz 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Biz looking to score a takedown here. Rodriguez is defending well but Biz drives through and ends up in Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Biz is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodriguez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Biz stacks Rodriguez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Biz!
Rodriguez tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biz moves into full mount!
Biz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Biz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nesse Biz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Biz has a takedown stuffed.
Biz gets a takedown into half guard.
Biz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nesse Biz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Biz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rodriguez is looking to control Biz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriguez avoid being mounted?
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nesse Biz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Biz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt
and Biz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriguez swivels and escapes.
Pablo Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nesse Biz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Biz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
Pablo Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biz lands a nice hook to Rodriguez's body. Rodriguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nesse Biz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Biz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nesse Biz!
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hype
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mgr
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