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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Denisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beau Remington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remington is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lily Was Here. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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185 cm
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160 lbs
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180 cm
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 London, Ivan Denisov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Beau Remington! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Denisov feints and as Remington raises his hands in defense, Denisov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Denisov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Remington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Denisov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Remington swivels though and keeps the full guard. Remington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Denisov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Remington wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Denisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Remington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denisov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Denisov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Denisov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Remington works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Denisov stopping the sweep attempt from Remington. Denisov being controlled here momentarily. Remington wants to sweep here but Denisov controlling him for the moment. Denisov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Remington wants to sweep but no luck. Remington is trying to control the position but Denisov postures up. Denisov stopping the sweep attempt from Remington. Remington managing to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Remington closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Denisov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Remington preventing the sweep. Remington wants to control from the top but Denisov keeps moving. Remington pushing down on Denisov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Remington wants to pass the guard but Denisov is defending well. Denisov tries to roll over but Remington keeps him under control. Remington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Denisov is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Remington is looking to stall here but Denisov recovers full guard. Denisov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Remington trying to control but Denisov is working from the bottom. Remington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Remington won't allow Denisov to sweep him here. Remington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denisov swivels though and keeps the full guard. Remington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Denisov has his hands on Remington's head, controlling the position. Denisov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Remington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Denisov napping and manages to drive through into side control! Denisov is looking for a sweep. Denisov prevents Remington from improving position. Remington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Denisov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Remington tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Remington passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Denisov! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beau Remington dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Denisov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Remington to the mat! Remington manages to get full guard. Denisov being controlled here momentarily. Beau Remington has got the better of the ground game so far. Denisov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Denisov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Denisov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Remington working a defensive guard here.
Remington is controlling Denisov's posture. Denisov landing with the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Remington trying to control the position.
Remington pulls Denisov in close to his closed guard and prevents Denisov from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Denisov is looking to work some ground and pound but Remington has wrist control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Remington can do anything to dispel that myth. Remington trying to keep a closed guard but Denisov is proving a slippery customer.
Denisov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Remington trying to keep a closed guard but Denisov is proving a slippery customer.
Remington keeping moving, preventing Denisov from controlling successfully. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Remington holds on and takes a little breather. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Remington trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Remington rushes Denisov and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Denisov has picked Remington up - he's going for a ride! Denisov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Remington gets back to full guard.
Denisov lands a couple of decent looking shots. Remington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denisov. Remington looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Remington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Remington wants to improve his position but instead Denisov has moved into half guard.
Remington is looking to improve his position.
Denisov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Remington actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Remington is looking to control Denisov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Remington avoid being mounted? Denisov thows a huge punch but Remington dodges it nicely.
Denisov is nestled in close to Remington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Remington is doing well to control the position and prevent Denisov from advancing to side control. Remington trying to control from the bottom.
Denisov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Denisov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Remington is trying to get back to full guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Denisov lands a nice short elbow. Denisov is nestled in close to Remington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Remington is pressing down on Denisov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Remington is trying to hold Denisov in close to prevent damage but Denisov has managed to pass into half guard.
Denisov is trying to control. Remington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Remington is trying to control but can't.
Denisov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Remington is doing well to control the position and prevent Denisov from advancing to side control. Denisov looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Denisov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Denisov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Denisov in particular looking to stall. Remington controlling the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Denisov dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Remington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Remington looking to pass the guard. Denisov wants to sweep here but Remington controlling him for the moment. Remington is pushing down on Denisov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Denisov is fighting to maintain full guard but Remington has managed to sneak the leg through. Remington trying to mount his opponent but Denisov defends it. Remington is trying to control the action in half guard but Denisov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Denisov wants to improve his position but Remington is controlling well.
Remington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Denisov has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Remington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Remington works his way into side control. Remington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Remington passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Denisov! Remington moves to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Denisov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Remington's arms. Remington is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Denisov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Remington has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Denisov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Denisov fending off the submission attempt from Remington.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Denisov manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Denisov. Denisov looking for a sweep. Not yet Denisov, not yet. Denisov is looking to sweep but instead, Remington has passed into half guard.
Remington is pressing down on Denisov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Denisov is holding on for now. Denisov is trying to maintain the position but Remington is very close to passing his half guard. Remington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Denisov has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Denisov won't allow Remington to pass to mount. Denisov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Remington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Denisov defends it well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Remington is trying to control the action in half guard but Denisov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Remington is pressing down on Denisov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Denisov is holding on for now. Denisov tries to get to full guard but Remington has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight! Beau Remington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Remington 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:29 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:29 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beau Remington! Beau Remington decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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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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