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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gonzalo Britt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver Queen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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162 lbs
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178 cm
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gonzalo Britt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Britt closes the distance and pushes Queen back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Britt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Britt wants to get back to striking at distance but Queen won't allow it.
Queen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Queen.
Britt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Queen forces Britt back against the cage and clinches.
Queen pulls guard effortlessly.
Queen is trying to hold Britt in close to prevent damage but Britt has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Britt trying to control from Queen's half guard. Queen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen being controlled here, momentarily.
Queen is trying to control the position but Britt postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen is working an open guard so Britt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oliver Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen moves into range and clinches up with Britt.
Britt wants to get back to striking at distance but Queen won't allow it.
Britt is trying to break the clinch but Queen is controlling him.
Queen blocks an elbow strike from Britt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Britt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Queen is defending well for now.
Britt is trying to break the clinch but Queen is controlling him.
Queen misses with a body punch.
Britt is trying to break the clinch but Queen has him pressed against the cage.
Queen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Britt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Queen has Britt pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen managing to block the knees to the body from Britt.
Queen has Britt pressed against the cage, preventing Britt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Britt misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Queen.
Britt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Britt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Queen looks winded!
A right-left combo lands from Britt.
Nice cross by Britt.
Queen rushes Britt and presses him up against the cage.
Queen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Britt backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Queen has had enough of the clinch but Britt keeps him there for the moment.
Britt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Queen breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Queen. Britt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Britt clinches up with Queen and pushes him back against the cage.
Britt is looking to break free of the clinch but Queen has double underhooks.
Queen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Britt is trying to break the clinch but Queen is controlling him.
Britt is trying to break free.
Britt can't break the clinch.
Britt is trying to force a seperation but Queen has the dominant position.
Queen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Queen prevents Britt from breaking the clinch.
Queen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Britt moves into the clinch.
Britt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Britt moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Queen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Queen manages to end up in side control.
Queen is looking to take a break and control but Britt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Britt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Britt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Britt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Britt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Britt is looking for a triangle but Queen pushes his legs off easily.
Queen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Britt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Britt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oliver Queen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Queen has managed to clinch.
Britt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Britt missing with knees to the body.
Queen gets through Britt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Queen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Britt's efforts to push away.
Queen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Britt backwards.
Britt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Britt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Britt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Queen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Queen there.
Britt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Queen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Britt somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Britt back to the cage. Queen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Britt is rocked!
It looks like Gonzalo Britt has been cut.
Queen is breathing heavily.
Queen blocks a jab.
Oh Britt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Queen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Britt is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Britt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Queen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Britt wants to sweep but no luck.
Queen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Britt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Britt tries to strike from the bottom.
Queen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Queen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Britt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Queen stays in close to Britt's body and controls the position.
Queen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Britt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Britt 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.
Britt is working hard here to advance position.
Queen is in close to Britt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Queen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Queen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Britt's guard.
Queen postures up in Britt's guard and throws a big left but Britt blocks it.
Britt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Queen cracks Britt with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Queen trying to control but Britt is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Britt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Queen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Britt is trying to control the position but Queen postures up.
Britt can't keep his opponent in guard - Queen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Britt seems to have got his legs back now.
Britt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Britt wants to sweep here but Queen controlling him for the moment.
Oliver Queen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Queen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Britt wants to sweep but no luck.
Queen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Queen distracts Britt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Britt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Britt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Britt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Britt controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Britt stopping the sweep attempt from Queen.
Britt postures up.
Britt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Queen can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Britt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gonzalo Britt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Queen blocks a head kick by Britt.
Queen has Britt up against the cage in a clinch.
Britt is looking to break free of the clinch but Queen has double underhooks.
Britt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Britt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Britt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Britt can't break the clinch.
Queen lands a takedown into guard.
Queen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Britt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Queen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Queen is looking to sweep but instead, Britt has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Britt wants to control but Queen is keeping him busy.
Britt seems to be working for a kimura but Queen defends the submission attempt.
Britt wants to control but Queen is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Britt stops Queen from getting back to his feet.
Britt wants to control but Queen is keeping him busy.
Britt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Britt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Queen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Britt prevents Queen from improving his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Queen moves into range and clinches up with Britt.
Queen has had enough of the clinch but Britt keeps him there for the moment.
Queen is trying to trip Britt. He has hold of a leg but Britt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Queen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Queen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Britt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Britt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Britt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Britt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Oliver Queen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Britt wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
Britt stays in close to Queen's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Queen is trying to keep Britt in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Queen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Queen!
Our winner, Oliver Queen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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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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