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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nestor Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Naylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 cm
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278 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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182 cm
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 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, Liam Naylor! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Naylor forces Washington back against the cage and clinches. Naylor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Naylor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Naylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Naylor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Naylor tries to land a knee to the head but Washington blocks with his arms.
Naylor tries a knee to the head but Washington blocks it.
Naylor lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Nestor Washington has been cut. Washington stalling against the cage.
Naylor with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Naylor can't get the takedown.
Naylor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Naylor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Washington blocks it with crossed arms. Naylor misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Washington stops a takedown attempt from Naylor.
Nestor Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Naylor. Naylor tries a knee to the head but Washington blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Washington.
Washington slowing the pace effectively. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Washington for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Naylor has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Washington - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Naylor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Naylor.
Naylor throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Naylor throws an elbow but misses. Naylor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Naylor scores with a knee to the head.
Naylor looks winded! Naylor looks to throw an elbow but misses. Naylor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Naylor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Naylor tries to land a knee to the head but Washington blocks with his arms.
Naylor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Washington has Naylor pushed against the cage. Come on Washington - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Naylor throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Naylor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Washington blocks it with crossed arms. Washington prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Naylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Washington to keep the fight standing. Washington jumps into guard, dragging Naylor to the mat.
Washington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naylor defends well. Naylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Washington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Naylor has managed to get both his arms back between Washington's legs - danger averted. Washington wants to sweep but no luck. Washington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naylor manages to get himself to full guard.
Washington drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Naylor dives on top into guard.
Washington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Washington pulls Naylor in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Naylor is looking to stand up but Washington won't let him. Naylor is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Washington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Washington scoring with punches to the head and body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Washington stands and steps away. Naylor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Naylor rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Washington prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Naylor dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nestor Washington's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Naylor doesn't succeed with the takedown and Washington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Naylor lands with a slapping head kick. Naylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Washington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Naylor up against the cage. Washington blocks an elbow strike from Naylor.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Naylor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Washington's brow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Washington taking a breather. Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Naylor controls his hands.
Naylor misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Naylor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Washington leaning against his opponent.
Naylor is breathing heavily. Naylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Washington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Naylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Nestor Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Naylor. Washington avoiding damage.
Naylor looking to throw knees to the head but Washington is blocking nicely.
Washington leaning against his opponent.
Naylor looking to throw knees to the head but Washington is blocking nicely.
Naylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Washington after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Washington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Naylor up against the cage. Naylor misses with a knee to the head. Washington blocks the elbow strike.
Washington controlling the action here for a moment.
Naylor is working for takedown but Washington is calmly controlling the position for now. Naylor letting Washington take a breather here. Naylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Washington avoids a wild elbow strike from Naylor.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Naylor tries to pull guard but Washington forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Washington'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. Washington'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. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nestor Washington. Naylor gets in close and instigates a clinch. Naylor tries a knee to the head but Washington blocks it.
Naylor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Washington is pressed up against the cage. Naylor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Washington down to the mat. Washington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Washington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Naylor was covering up waiting for the punch and Washington finishes the takedown easily into guard. Washington throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Washington drops back looking for a leg! Naylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Naylor manages to kick Washington off! Washington jumps back into Naylor's guard. Washington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Washington works over Naylor with some ground and pound from guard. Washington wanted to stand there but Naylor had control of the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Washington drops back looking for a leg! Naylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Naylor manages to kick Washington off! Washington jumps back into Naylor's guard. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Naylor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Washington stands and throws Naylor's legs to the side, diving into side control. 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 Nestor Washington will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Nestor Washington's cut. That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Washington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Naylor defends well and Washington ends up having to push Naylor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Naylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Naylor has his takedown stuffed and Washington counters with a stiff right hand. Naylor moves into the clinch successfully.
Naylor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Naylor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Naylor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Naylor misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Naylor misses with a knee to the head. Naylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Washington prevents a takedown attempt there.
A left hand lands to the body for Washington.
Naylor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Naylor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Naylor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Naylor to keep the fight standing. Washington stalling.
Liam Naylor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Washington controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Washington - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Washington just leaning against Naylor, taking a breather. Naylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Washington after a bit of a struggle. Nestor Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Naylor. Washington avoids the elbow strike from Naylor, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Washington.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nestor Washington. Naylor clinches up with Washington and pushes him back against the cage. Naylor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Washington stalls. Naylor misses with a knee to the head. Washington blocks an elbow strike from Naylor.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Naylor has Washington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Washington manages to pull guard.
Washington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naylor manages to get himself to full guard.
Nestor Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Washington lands a couple of decent looking shots. Washington distracts Naylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Washington trying to stand up but can't free himself from Naylor's guard. Washington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Washington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Washington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Washington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Washington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Washington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Washington distracts Naylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Washington throwing strikes but missing. Washington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Naylor's guard.
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 Washington 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nestor Washington!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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