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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Theodoard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Wates has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Theodoard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wates!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Theodoard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wates somewhat.
Theodoard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wates eats them both and turns towards Theodoard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Theodoard is fending him off so far but Wates persists. Nope, Theodoard circles away and we're back to standing.
Wates chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Theodoard.
Theodoard instigates a clinch.
Theodoard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wates fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodoard lands with a kick to the temple. Wates shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Theodoard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wates counters with a left and a right that stings Theodoard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wates misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodoard closes the distance and clinches up with Wates, looking for a takedown. Theodoard pushes Wates against the cage but Wates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Theodoard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wates is looking to clinch but Theodoard is avoiding it.
Theodoard attempts a counter takedown but Wates avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Wates with that takedown attempt.
Theodoard tries for a takedown but Wates sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Theodoard or perhaps it was just good defense by Wates, which made it look bad.
Theodoard moves in looking to clinch but Wates pushes him off.
Theodoard moves into the clinch.
Theodoard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wates to keep the fight standing.
Wates told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Wates manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wates has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodoard stops Wates from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theodoard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wates keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Richard Theodoard has been cut.
Wates closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Theodoard did well to prevent Wates getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wates stalling.
Wates thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Theodoard's head.
Theodoard keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theodoard keeps working.
Wates throwing shots but Theodoard is blocking nicely.
Theodoard wants to improve his position but Wates is controlling well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Theodoard throws a series of punches but Wates avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Theodoard or perhaps it was just good defense by Wates, which made it look bad.
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.
Theodoard closes the distance and pushes Wates back into the cage.
Wates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Theodoard has Wates up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wates as Theodoard tries to tie him up.
Theodoard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wates just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wates tries to circle away but Theodoard has him pinned against the cage.
Theodoard wants a takedown.
Wates is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Theodoard to keep the fight standing.
Theodoard can't find room to land a body shot as Wates controls the action.
Wates manages to pull guard.
Theodoard sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andy Wates will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Theodoard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Theodoard tries to close the distance and clinch but Wates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Theodoard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wates pinned against the cage. Wates gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Theodoard shoots in for a takedown but Wates shows good takedown defense.
Wates misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Wates.
Theodoard misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wates darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Theodoard has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wates is on him like a limpet, forcing Theodoard back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theodoard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wates up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wates breaks the clinch.
Wates blocks a head kick by Theodoard.
Wates shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Theodoard defends it nicely.
Theodoard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Theodoard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wates tries to avoid it but Theodoard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wates to the ground. Wates escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wates throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Theodoard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wates.
Wates has closed the distance and engaged Theodoard in a clinch.
Wates wants to stall.
Wates gets underhooks to prevent Theodoard's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wates tries to pull guard but Theodoard holds him up against the cage and eventually Wates drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wates drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Theodoard prevents Wates from breaking the clinch.
Theodoard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wates to keep the fight standing.
Wates lands with a short shot to the head.
Theodoard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wates fails with the takedown.
Theodoard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wates throws a right and a left that Theodoard avoids nicely.
Theodoard closes the distance and clinches.
Wates blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Theodoard keeps control of Wates as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Theodoard prevents the takedown attempt.
Theodoard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wates darts in and clinches Theodoard up against the cage.
Theodoard breaks the clinch.
Wates displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Theodoard.
Theodoard shoots in looking for a takedown. Wates tries to sprawl out of it but Theodoard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wates manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andy Wates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wates tries for a takedown but Theodoard circles away easily
and Theodoard counters by moving into the clinch.
Theodoard is trying to pull guard but Wates turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wates prevents the takedown attempt.
Wates gets control of Theodoard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wates will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wates wants to stand and escape but Theodoard is having none of it.
Wates keeping full guard, as Theodoard tries to pass.
Wates is trying to control the position but Theodoard postures up.
Wates keeping moving, preventing Theodoard from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andy Wates will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Richard Theodoard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Theodoard lands a nice looking body kick.
Wates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Theodoard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Theodoard shoots in and drives through. Wates sprawls well.
Theodoard tries to clinch but Wates moves out of range.
Theodoard leaves Wates with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Theodoard enables Wates to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Theodoard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Theodoard kicks Wates off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Theodoard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wates pushes Theodoard up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodoard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wates is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Theodoard is keeping busy.
Richard Theodoard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wates landing knees to the body.
Theodoard is trying to pull guard but Wates has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Theodoard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Theodoard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wates tries for a takedown but Theodoard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richard Theodoard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Theodoard fails with the takedown.
Theodoard misses with a takedown attempt
and Wates counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodoard leaves Wates with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Theodoard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Theodoard looks for a takedown but Wates sprawls well.
Wates has Theodoard up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Wates.
Theodoard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Wates.
Theodoard tries to clinch there but Wates circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodoard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wates is fending him off so far but Theodoard persists. Nope, Wates circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wates is defended easily by Theodoard.
Theodoard is looking for a counter combo.
Theodoard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wates counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wates.
Theodoard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Theodoard attempts a counter takedown but Wates avoids it well and moves away.
Wates fails with a takedown attempt.
Theodoard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Theodoard trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodoard working for submissions but it's allowed Wates to get to half guard.
Theodoard trying to control here.
Theodoard pushes Wates off looking to stand but Wates dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Wates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wates 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Wates!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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