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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Haynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Rameau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haynes comes into the arena with Song 2 by Blur blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Haynes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicolas Rameau!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rameau leaves Haynes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Haynes with that takedown attempt.
Rameau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rameau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haynes has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Haynes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rameau tries to clinch there but Haynes circles away.
Haynes keeps the fight on the outside.
Haynes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rameau as he avoids it easily.
Haynes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haynes wants it to stay on the feet.
Haynes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rameau is fending him off so far but Haynes persists. Nope, Rameau circles away and we're back to standing.
Rameau moves into range and clinches up with Haynes.
Rameau is pressed up against the cage. Haynes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rameau down to the mat. Rameau avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rameau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haynes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rameau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haynes somewhat.
Rameau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rameau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haynes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rameau as he jumps to the side.
Rameau moves into the clinch successfully.
Haynes avoids a wild elbow strike from Rameau.
Rameau can't break the clinch.
Haynes prevents Rameau from breaking the clinch.
Haynes gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Haynes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haynes 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.
Haynes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rameau has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haynes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haynes is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haynes is looking for a kimura here.
Haynes throwing shots but Rameau is blocking nicely.
Haynes thows a huge punch but Rameau dodges it nicely.
Haynes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rameau tries to kick Haynes off but Haynes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haynes drops an elbow to the side of Rameau's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rameau manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haynes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haynes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rameau manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haynes has Rameau in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haynes looking for subs off his back but Rameau has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rameau is trying to control. Haynes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rameau seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rameau seems to be working for a kimura but Haynes defends the submission attempt.
Rameau is looking for a kimura here.
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 Daniel Haynes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haynes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rameau is fending him off so far but Haynes persists. Nope, Rameau circles away and we're back to standing.
Haynes shoots in and drives through. Rameau sprawls well.
Rameau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haynes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Haynes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rameau stalks Haynes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haynes's face. Haynes staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Daniel Haynes has been cut.
Rameau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haynes sprawls well. Haynes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rameau gets slowly back to his feet.
Rameau stuffs the takedown attempt from Haynes. Haynes gets slowly back to his feet.
Rameau fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haynes.
Rameau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haynes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rameau slaps away a takedown attempt from Haynes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rameau.
Haynes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rameau shoots in for a takedown but Haynes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rameau shoots in looking for a takedown. Haynes tries to sprawl out of it but Rameau keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haynes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Haynes. No joy for Rameau on that attempt.
Haynes fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Rameau.
Haynes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rameau as he avoids it easily.
Rameau shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rameau was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rameau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haynes keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rameau goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Haynes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rameau but great work by Haynes.
Haynes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Haynes working the ground and pound but Rameau is defending the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rameau is trying to control Haynes's posture but Haynes avoids it.
Haynes working the body and head with strikes.
Haynes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haynes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Haynes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rameau is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Haynes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Haynes working away.
Haynes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rameau manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rameau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haynes seems to be looking for submissions.
Rameau moves into full guard.
Rameau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haynes is one step ahead there.
Haynes has gone for a leg lock! Rameau slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haynes's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rameau decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Haynes, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Rameau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Haynes's cut.
That's time! Haynes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Haynes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haynes fails with the takedown.
Haynes shoots in and drives through. Rameau sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Haynes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haynes closes the distance and clinches up with Rameau, looking for a takedown. Haynes pushes Rameau against the cage but Rameau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haynes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haynes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rameau.
Daniel Haynes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rameau lands with a slapping head kick.
Haynes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rameau leaves Haynes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nicolas Rameau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Rameau.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rameau doesn't manage to clinch there - Haynes circles away.
Rameau shoots for a double leg takedown but Haynes sprawls well. He's pushed Rameau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haynes shoots in looking for a takedown. Rameau tries to sprawl out of it but Haynes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rameau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rameau tries for a takedown but Haynes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rameau shoots in for a takedown but Haynes shows good takedown defense.
Haynes fails to land the takedown.
Haynes shoots in looking for a takedown but Rameau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haynes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rameau looks for a takedown but Haynes sprawls well.
Rameau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haynes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rameau fails with a takedown attempt.
Rameau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haynes defends it nicely.
Rameau has a takedown stuffed.
Rameau closes the distance looking to clinch
and Haynes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haynes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rameau has momentary wrist control but Haynes slips an elbow through the middle.
Haynes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rameau is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rameau has escaped and now he's on top!
Rameau wants to control from the top but Haynes keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rameau wants to pass the guard but Haynes is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haynes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rameau is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rameau has gone for a leg lock! Haynes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rameau's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rameau holds on and takes a little breather.
Haynes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daniel Haynes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rameau has his foot on Haynes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haynes works his way back into a safe position though.
Haynes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rameau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicolas Rameau.
I think Rameau 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Rameau!
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