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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Man. Edward Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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141 lbs
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142 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Blake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edward Brown!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries for a takedown but Blake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Blake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Blake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Blake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands a jab to Blake's midsection.
A big right from Blake misses.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Blake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Blake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that.
Blake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Blake seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brown has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blake but great work by Brown.
Blake is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at GWad's Playpen, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
You can see the frustration on Blake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blake, who protects the arm well.
Brown taking a breather here.
Brown is trying to ground and pound but Blake uses the momentary lack of control by Brown to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Blake actively working from the bottom here.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blake is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blake's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Blake to regain full guard.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Blake trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown postures up in Blake's guard and throws a big left but Blake blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Blake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Brown will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blake shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown goes for a double leg but Blake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blake continues to drive forward.
Blake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Blake.
Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blake is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Blake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back!
Brown defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blake's arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake is controlling the position but Brown somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Blake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blake is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blake looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Blake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.
Blake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake throws a big right hand that misses.
Our spies down at at Elite Dojo inform us that Brown has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Blake trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Blake throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blake manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blake's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Blake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Blake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that William Blake will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Edward Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown wants to clinch.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Blake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blake eats them both and turns towards Brown to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice shot by Blake.
Blake scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blake throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Blake shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Blake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blake stuffs the takedown.
Blake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Blake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Edward Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blake throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown blocks a leg kick.
Blake cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blake sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown is keen to just control but Blake is a slippery customer.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blake's head.
Blake is trying to get back to full guard.
Blake has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blake wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing shots but Blake is blocking nicely.
Blake trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Blake's hands, connecting with Blake's forehead.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Edward Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown passes Blake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blake manages to get to full guard.
Blake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Blake.
Blake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blake dives on top into guard.
Blake looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Brown really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
Brown slips under a jab from Blake.
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown moves away from the strike by Blake.
Blake moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Blake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Blake misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to clinch up but Blake keeps it at a distance.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Blake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blake lands with an overhand left.
Brown tries to clinch but Blake is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown thows a huge punch but Blake dodges it nicely.
Blake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Brown.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Blake's temple.
Brown throwing shots but Blake is blocking nicely.
Blake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Blake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Blake in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Blake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blake throws a big elbow that misses.
Blake won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blake trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep!
Blake keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Blake 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.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blake's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blake 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Brown dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown throws a series of punches but Blake moves out of range.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Blake throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Blake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Blake counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blake tried to counter with a leg kick but Brown avoided it.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Blake throws a big shot that misses.
Brown shoots in and bounces Blake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blake is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blake is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard.
Blake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blake looking to pass the guard.
William Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edward Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blake working some strikes from top position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Blake throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Brown pulls Blake in close to his closed guard and prevents Blake from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Blake is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown tries to bum rush Blake with a series of wild strikes but Blake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blake jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.
Blake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a jab to Blake's midsection.
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
Blake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Blake misses.
Blake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake lands with a shot to the body.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
A nice side step and Brown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blake misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 William Blake.
Well Brown 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Brown!
Edward Brown is the new bantamweight champion!
Edward Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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