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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Rowland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bratt The Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bratt The Lion has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Peter Rowland's chin.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Rowland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bratt The Lion!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Lion gets a clinch.
The Lion stalling the fight.
Rowland is trying to pull guard but The Lion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rowland is trying to pull guard but The Lion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rowland tries to circle away but The Lion has him pinned against the cage.
The Lion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Lion shoots in for a takedown but Rowland shows good takedown defense.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Lion.
The Lion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Rowland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Lion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Lion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Lion won't allow Rowland to get back to his feet.
The Lion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Lion throws a big right hand that misses.
The Lion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rowland is proving hard to escape from.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bratt The Lion hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A low kick from Rowland is predictable there
and The Lion counters with a straight right hand.
The Lion fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Lion tries a head kick but it misses.
Rowland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rowland closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Lion circles away.
The Lion moves into the clinch.
The Lion gets underhooks to prevent Rowland's takedown attempt.
The Lion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Lion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rowland sprawls well. Rowland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Lion gets slowly back to his feet.
Rowland throws out a leg kick but The Lion moves out of range and Rowland only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Lion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Rowland with that takedown attempt.
Rowland circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rowland counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rowland.
The Lion breaks the clinch.
The Lion stuffs the takedown attempt from Rowland. Rowland gets slowly back to his feet.
The Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Lion with a poor takedown
and Rowland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Lion looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Lion, pushing him back against the cage.
Rowland pulls The Lion into guard.
The Lion looking to sit in guard and control but Rowland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rowland scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Lion 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.
Rowland gets to his feet. The Lion looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rowland has The Lion up against the cage in a clinch.
The Lion tries to pull guard but Rowland won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bratt The Lion dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rowland throws a wild body kick that The Lion sees coming a mile off.
The Lion tries to close the distance and clinch but Rowland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rowland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Lion.
Rowland clinches up with The Lion and pushes him back against the cage.
Rowland is trying to break the clinch but The Lion is controlling him.
Rowland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rowland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from The Lion. No joy for Rowland on that attempt.
The Lion shoots for a takedown but Rowland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Lion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Lion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rowland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Lion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rowland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Rowland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rowland moves into range and clinches up with The Lion.
The Lion lands a damaging elbow.
Rowland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Lion walks away with a smile on his face. Rowland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rowland decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The Lion preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rowland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Lion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Lion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rowland is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Lion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Lion is trying to control but Rowland passes into side control!
The Lion takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rowland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rowland throws a strike aimed at the side of The Lion's head but The Lion avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowland working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The Lion is pushing Rowland's head away, looking to escape. Rowland manages to hold on to the position though.
The Lion is breathing heavily.
Rowland swings around for an armbar but The Lion sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rowland's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Lion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Lion stands up and waves to Rowland to follow him.
The Lion closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Lion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rowland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Lion walks away with a smile on his face. Rowland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rowland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Lion as he avoids it easily.
Rowland takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The Lion's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The Lion duly obliges.
It looks like Peter Rowland has been cut.
The Lion clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rowland slowing the pace effectively.
The Lion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rowland wants to break free but The Lion has control.
Still in the clinch, The Lion scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bratt The Lion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Rowland's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rowland misses with a takedown attempt - The Lion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rowland tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Lion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rowland somewhat.
The Lion rushes Rowland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rowland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Lion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Lion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Lion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rowland stands up from The Lion's guard - Rowland perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rowland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Lion clinches up with Rowland and pushes him back against the cage.
Rowland takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Lion breaks the clinch.
The Lion shoots in but Rowland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bratt The Lion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Lion fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Lion fails with the takedown
and Rowland counters with a leg kick.
The Lion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Lion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Lion is fending him off so far but Rowland persists. Nope, The Lion circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Rowland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Lion fails with a takedown attempt.
Rowland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Lion did well to prevent Rowland getting side control.
The Lion is looking for a sweep. Rowland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Lion keeps trying to improve his position.
Peter Rowland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rowland drops an elbow to the side of The Lion's head.
Rowland looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Lion with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rowland lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowland seems to be working for a kimura but The Lion defends the submission attempt.
The Lion is looking to escape.
Rowland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rowland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rowland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Lion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rowland working the head and body with strikes.
The Lion pushes Rowland off and gets back to his feet.
Rowland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Lion gets a clinch.
Rowland looking to stall.
The Lion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rowland's face.
Rowland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rowland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Lion lands with a short shot to the head.
Rowland jumps into guard, dragging The Lion to the mat.
Peter Rowland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bratt The Lion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Lion pushes down on Rowland's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter Rowland.
I think The Lion 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bratt The Lion!
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