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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Dreyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Nealson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nealson has chosen Hearts on Fire as his entrance music. Robert Nealson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 The Island, Henry Dreyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Nealson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dreyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nealson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dreyer but Dreyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Nealson as Dreyer shoots in.
Nealson wants to clinch.
Nealson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Nealson. No joy for Dreyer on that attempt.
Dreyer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dreyer tries to move to mount but Nealson blocks the move with his legs.
Nealson is looking for a sweep.
Nealson can't do much from the bottom here.
Nealson gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreyer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dreyer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nealson is just riding it out for now. Dreyer eventually gives up the hold.
Nealson tries to kick Dreyer off but Dreyer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dreyer prevents Nealson from improving his position.
Dreyer trying to pass the guard but Nealson defending well.
Nealson trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreyer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dreyer is looking to take a break and control but Nealson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nealson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dreyer's head.
Nealson wants to clinch.
Nealson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dreyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreyer clinches up with Nealson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreyer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dreyer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dreyer is trying to control the position but Nealson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nealson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dreyer is trying to keep Nealson in close.
Dreyer is breathing heavily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nealson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dreyer is keeping the position for now.
Dreyer keeping moving, preventing Nealson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreyer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nealson wants to improve his position but Dreyer is controlling well.
Dreyer prevents Nealson from standing back up.
Dreyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nealson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreyer is looking to take a break and control but Nealson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henry Dreyer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dreyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Nealson.
Nealson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dreyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nealson swivels and escapes.
Nealson throws a series of punches but Dreyer avoids them all with ease.
Nealson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dreyer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nealson avoids the head kick by Dreyer.
Dreyer avoids the head kick by Nealson.
Nealson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nealson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nealson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreyer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nealson's best efforts.
Dreyer keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreyer trying to control but Nealson postures up.
Dreyer is staying active underneath Nealson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henry Dreyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dreyer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dreyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dreyer pulls Nealson in close to prevent any damage.
Nealson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreyer trying to control the position.
Nealson wants to control from the top but Dreyer keeps moving.
Dreyer working a defensive guard here.
Dreyer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dreyer tries to get out of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Henry Dreyer just wasn't active enough.
Nealson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dreyer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nealson somewhat.
Dreyer clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nealson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dreyer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nealson!
Nealson taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here as Dreyer stalls from top position.
Dreyer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dreyer wants to stand but Nealson is controlling his arm.
Nealson tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreyer is staying tight to Nealson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nealson is trying to improve his position.
Nealson being controlled for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nealson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Dreyer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dreyer drives through and clinches with Nealson against the cage.
Nealson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dreyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dreyer clinches.
Dreyer pushes off an throws an elbow but Nealson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dreyer tries for a takedown but Nealson manages to get underhooks.
Dreyer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nealson.
Nealson tries to break the clinch but Dreyer is controlling the position.
Dreyer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nealson is trying to maintain a safe position but Dreyer gets an underhook and turns Nealson into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nealson tries to break free but Dreyer pushes him back against the cage.
Dreyer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nealson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Dreyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreyer keeps control of Nealson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dreyer successfully pulls guard.
Dreyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nealson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nealson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nealson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nealson wants to control from the top but Dreyer keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreyer trying to keep a closed guard but Nealson is proving a slippery customer.
Nealson passes Dreyer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dreyer wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Nealson seems content to control.
Nealson stands up and beckons Dreyer to join him on the feet.
Dreyer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nealson was covering up waiting for the punch and Dreyer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nealson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dreyer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dreyer stopping the sweep attempt from Nealson.
Dreyer tries to stand but Nealson is controlling from the bottom.
Dreyer wants to control from the top but Nealson keeps moving.
Dreyer stops Nealson from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreyer wants to get up but he can't break Nealson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nealson is trying to keep Dreyer in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dreyer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dreyer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nealson keeping moving, preventing Dreyer from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreyer content to stall in guard here.
Robert Nealson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Dreyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Dreyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dreyer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Dreyer!
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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
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