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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rowan Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Fabian Cameron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cameron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cameron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Atkinson slips a jab from Cameron.
Cameron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cameron misses with a body shot.
Atkinson looks for a takedown but Cameron sprawls well.
Cameron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cameron jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Cameron misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson motions for Cameron to come forward. Atkinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atkinson tries to land a leg kick but Cameron saw it coming and moves away.
Atkinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cameron.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cameron lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Atkinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Atkinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cameron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atkinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cameron.
Cameron looks to land a right hand but Atkinson moved out of range.
Atkinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Atkinson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cameron.
Atkinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Cameron.
Atkinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Atkinson slips under a jab from Cameron.
Fabian Cameron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkinson throws a leg kick but Cameron moved away.
The fighters circling - Cameron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cameron misses with a low kick.
Cameron lands with a straight right. Atkinson didn't see that one coming.
Cameron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atkinson.
Cameron works the jab nicely.
Cameron missing with a left hand there. Atkinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cameron.
Cameron moves away from the strike by Atkinson.
A big left from Cameron misses.
Atkinson has a takedown stuffed.
Cameron misses with an uppercut. Atkinson saw that one coming.
Cameron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atkinson.
Atkinson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cameron is out of range and Atkinson settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Cameron misses the target.
Atkinson lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cameron defends it nicely.
Fabian Cameron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rowan Atkinson.
Cameron scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron lands a nice hook to Atkinson's body. Atkinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cameron missing with a left hand there. Atkinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cameron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atkinson throws out the jab.
Atkinson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Atkinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cameron.
Cameron throws a jab when Atkinson was well out of range.
Atkinson with the counter takedown but Cameron avoids it easily.
Atkinson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cameron leaves Atkinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Atkinson throws the left hand but Cameron avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Cameron misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cameron.
Atkinson feints the counter takedown.
Cameron misses with an uppercut.
Cameron misses with a wild body shot.
Atkinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cameron.
Atkinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Atkinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cameron throws out a powerful jab.
Atkinson blocks a low kick nicely.
Atkinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Atkinson.
Atkinson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cameron defends it well.
Cameron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cameron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atkinson moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Cameron dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cameron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkinson manages to avoid it.
Cameron shoots for a double leg takedown but Atkinson sprawls well. He's pushed Cameron's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Atkinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cameron.
Cameron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atkinson.
Atkinson with the counter takedown but Cameron avoids it easily.
Cameron sizes up Atkinson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Atkinson defending well as Cameron loads up on a big left hand.
Cameron misses the jab.
Cameron misses with an uppercut. Atkinson saw that one coming.
Cameron misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cameron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cameron looks to land a left hand but Atkinson moved out of range nicely.
Atkinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Atkinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cameron throws out a loose jab but Atkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cameron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkinson can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Cameron misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Cameron misses the target.
Atkinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cameron scores with a hook to the body. Atkinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cameron takes a swing at Atkinson's ribcage but misses.
Cameron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atkinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Atkinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cameron.
Atkinson feints the counter takedown.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Atkinson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cameron has got the better of the exchanges.
A slow jab from Cameron misses its intended target.
Cameron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cameron. Atkinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atkinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cameron tries to work over Atkinson's front leg with a kick but Atkinson checks it.
Atkinson looking to score a takedown here. Cameron is defending well but Atkinson drives through and ends up in Cameron's guard.
Cameron looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cameron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Cameron keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cameron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Atkinson.
Cameron can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atkinson controls the pace.
Cameron trying to control the position.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cameron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cameron seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atkinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cameron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cameron checks the leg kick.
It looked like Cameron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cameron misses with a hook. Atkinson ducked under it nicely.
And Atkinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Cameron pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Atkinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cameron.
Atkinson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Atkinson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cameron is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cameron's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cameron tries to bench press Atkinson off him but Atkinson keeps the position.
Cameron is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Atkinson off and has taken his back!
Cameron misses with a punch to the head.
Atkinson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Atkinson rolls, trying to escape but Cameron keeps control of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkinson trying to control the hands but Cameron won't let him.
Atkinson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Cameron dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cameron leaves Atkinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Cameron misses the target.
Atkinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cameron counters with a takedown into side control.
Atkinson tries to buck Cameron off but Cameron is having none of it.
Atkinson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cameron working away.
Cameron misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson is not content to let Cameron control the position.
Atkinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cameron wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Atkinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Fabian Cameron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron in side control, throwing shots but Atkinson defends.
Atkinson defending against the ground and pound.
Cameron wants to control but Atkinson is keeping him busy.
Atkinson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cameron's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cameron has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Atkinson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
My spies in Kebab House inform me that Atkinson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cameron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cameron 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.
Atkinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cameron is retaining full guard.
Cameron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Atkinson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Atkinson chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Atkinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cameron throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Atkinson escapes and throws Cameron's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cameron seems a little lost for a moment, as Atkinson dominates the positioning.
Cameron is looking to reverse the position.
Atkinson wants to control but Cameron is keeping him busy.
Cameron is trying to work for a sweep but Atkinson has mounted him!
Atkinson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Atkinson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cameron tries to reverse the position but Atkinson maintains control.
Atkinson landing strikes from the mount and Cameron is in trouble!
Cameron is desperately trying to improve his position but Atkinson has a good base and remains in mount.
Atkinson controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson looking to control but Cameron is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rowan Atkinson.
I think Cameron has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian Cameron!
During a confident post fight interview, Fabian Cameron thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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