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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nestor Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0, fighting out of London, Nestor Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Adam!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Washington swivels and escapes.
Adam forces Washington back against the cage and clinches.
Adam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adam is trying to pull guard but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Nestor Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Adam.
Washington has Adam pressed against the cage.
Washington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Washington tries to pull guard but Adam holds him up against the cage and eventually Washington drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Adam is trying to control. Washington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adam tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Washington.
Adam prevents Washington from improving his position.
Washington is controlling Adam's trapped leg to prevent Adam from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adam gets the takedown into side control.
Washington is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam stands up.
Adam closes the distance and clinches.
Washington pulls guard.
Washington managing to control the position.
Adam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington pulls Adam in close to prevent any damage.
Adam is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Washington is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Washington has escaped and now he's on top!
Washington stands up and waves to Adam to follow him.
Adam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam avoids the head kick by Washington.
Adam takes the fight into the clinch.
Washington stops a takedown attempt from Adam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Adam dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Adam moves into range and clinches up with Washington.
Adam taking a breather.
The referee calls for Washington to work.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adam's elbow.
Adam misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Adam is trying to maintain a safe position but Washington gets an underhook and turns Adam into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adam drives through and clinches with Washington against the cage.
Adam jumps guard but Washington stands there with Adam around his waist. Adam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adam shoots in and gets a takedown into Washington's guard.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington looking for a guillotine here but Adam defends easily.
Adam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Washington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Washington wants to stand and escape but Adam is having none of it.
Washington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Adam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Adam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Washington enables Adam to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Washington manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Adam throwing strikes from guard but Washington blocks nicely.
Adam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Washington is pulling down on Adam's head to control his posture.
Adam is looking to stand up but Washington won't let him.
Adam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam won't allow Washington to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Adam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Washington gets tackled into the cage by Adam. Adam maintains the clinch.
Adam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Washington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Adam is trying to break the clinch but Washington is controlling him.
Adam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cameron Adam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam dives in and scores a takedown into Washington's guard.
Adam is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.
Washington controls Adam momentarily but Adam frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam wants to stand but Washington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Adam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Washington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adam with a poor takedown
and Washington counters by moving into the clinch.
Adam'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Washington's waist but Washington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adam off to one side.
Nestor Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Adam.
Washington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Washington lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adam is controlling Washington's posture.
Adam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Adam's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam is trying to stand.
Washington seems to be looking for submissions.
Washington looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington tries to stand but can't do so whilst Adam controls his leg.
Washington seems to be working for a kimura but Adam defends the submission attempt.
Washington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adam has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Washington seems to be looking for submissions.
Adam is defending against the submission attempts here by Washington.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adam moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington avoiding damage as Adam throws knees to the body.
Nestor Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cameron Adam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Washington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adam.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nestor Washington.
I think Adam has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Adam!
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hype
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