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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifford George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Mayhew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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278 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Clifford George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Mayhew!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayhew, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Mayhew tries to get set, George tries to push him back and clinch up but Mayhew manages to avoid the attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mayhew or perhaps it was just good defense by George, which made it look bad.
George with a poor takedown
and Mayhew counters by moving into the clinch.
George is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mayhew pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mayhew slowing the pace effectively.
Mayhew is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but George is defending well.
Clifford George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Mayhew.
George tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhew tries for a takedown. No joy.
George is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
George jumps guard but Mayhew stands there with George around his waist. George gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mayhew fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhew blocks a body shot from George.
Mayhew tries to pull guard but George forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mayhew wants to break the clinch but can't.
George tries to pull guard but Mayhew forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mayhew breaks the clinch.
Mayhew moves into range and clinches up with George.
Mayhew breaks from the clinch.
George tries to clinch but Mayhew is having none of it.
Mayhew goes for a double leg but George avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as George continues to drive forward.
George wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
George shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mayhew as he avoids it easily.
As George backs off Mayhew throws a huge counter combo but George manages to avoid it all.
George defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mayhew.
Mayhew shoots in for a takedown but George shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhew throws a series of punches but George moves out of range.
Mayhew looks winded!
Mayhew has managed to clinch.
George tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mayhew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
George stuffs the takedown.
Mayhew misses with a leg kick.
George stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and George wants it to stay on the feet.
Mayhew forces George back against the cage and clinches.
George manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mayhew defends well.
George has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mayhew can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mayhew controlling from the top position.
Mayhew wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mayhew looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mayhew wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayhew shoots in and drives through. George sprawls well.
George is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mayhew.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darren Mayhew will probably get the nod.
That's time! George's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mayhew shoots in looking for a takedown. George tries to sprawl out of it but Mayhew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. George manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayhew doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting George counter with a right hand.
Mayhew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mayhew plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Clifford George has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George gets tackled into the cage by Mayhew. Mayhew maintains the clinch.
George holding his opponent close, against the cage.
George pushes off an throws an elbow but Mayhew leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
George jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mayhew walks away with a smile on his face. George gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George dodges the punch combination from Mayhew.
Darren Mayhew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mayhew is defended easily by George.
Clifford George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Mayhew.
George closes the distance and clinches up with Mayhew, looking for a takedown. George pushes Mayhew against the cage but Mayhew circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
George wants to clinch.
Mayhew moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhew tries to pull guard but George holds him up against the cage and eventually Mayhew drops back down to his feet.
Mayhew has had enough of the clinch but George keeps him there for the moment.
Mayhew blocks an elbow strike from George.
Mayhew pulls guard successfully.
Mayhew looking to hit a scissor sweep but George is one step ahead there.
George decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mayhew, up you get!
Mayhew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayhew is breathing heavily.
Mayhew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mayhew replies with a solid counter kick to the body but George blocks it well.
George moves out of range of the body kick.
Mayhew connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhew doesn't succeed with the takedown
and George moves into the clinch.
Mayhew avoiding damage as George throws knees to the body.
Mayhew takes an elbow to the temple.
George is trying to pull guard but Mayhew has him pressed against the cage.
Mayhew changes levels and goes for a takedown here. George fights it off and pushes away nicely.
George shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayhew pinned against the cage. Mayhew gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mayhew tries to sprawl but George drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like George is going to stand back up.
Mayhew trying to control from the bottom.
George is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mayhew is just riding it out for now. George eventually gives up the hold.
George stops Mayhew from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
George tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mayhew.
Mayhew makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darren Mayhew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clifford George's cut.
That's time! George's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
George will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mayhew throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mayhew closes the distance and pushes George back into the cage.
George fails to pull guard.
George looks to throw an elbow but misses.
George jumps guard but Mayhew stands there with George around his waist. George gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifford George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
George tries to pull guard but Mayhew holds him up against the cage and eventually George drops back down to his feet.
Mayhew wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George wants a takedown.
Darren Mayhew seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
George misses with the head strike.
Mayhew drops down looking for an ankle pick but George pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George dives in and grabs Mayhew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mayhew pushes down on George's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mayhew! But no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mayhew is defended easily by George.
Mayhew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says George as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mayhew.
Mayhew misses with a head kick.
George half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
George gets tackled into the cage by Mayhew. Mayhew maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mayhew wants to stall.
A hook to the body from George.
Mayhew blocking some punches.
Mayhew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayhew shoots in looking for a takedown but George manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mayhew's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
George goes for a double leg but Mayhew avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mayhew continues to drive forward.
George takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mayhew stuffs the takedown attempt from George. George gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George is pressed up against the cage. Mayhew has hold of a leg and is looking to drag George down to the mat. George avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
George darts in looking for a takedown but Mayhew gets double underhooks and turns George into the cage.
Mayhew clinches.
George jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mayhew walks away with a smile on his face. George gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mayhew pushes George up against the cage in a clinch.
George lands a hook that snaps the head of Mayhew backwards.
Mayhew breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from George. No joy for Mayhew on that attempt.
Mayhew takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mayhew walks away with a smile on his face. George gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mayhew looks for a takedown but George sprawls well.
George shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mayhew defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Mayhew.
Mayhew goes for a double leg but George avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as George continues to drive forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Mayhew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mayhew 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Mayhew!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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