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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Geordie Nicholson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heratasveio Kebopilaziex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Geordie Nicholson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Heratasveio Kebopilaziex!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicholson instigates a clinch.
Nicholson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kebopilaziex up against the cage.
A short right from Nicholson.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicholson.
Nicholson slowing the pace effectively.
Kebopilaziex is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kebopilaziex is trying to pull guard but Nicholson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kebopilaziex is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nicholson to keep the fight standing.
Nicholson lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebopilaziex tries to land knees in the clinch but Nicholson avoids the damage to the body.
Nicholson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kebopilaziex tries to clinch there but Nicholson circles away.
Kebopilaziex displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nicholson.
Kebopilaziex shoots for a takedown but Nicholson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nicholson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Geordie Nicholson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heratasveio Kebopilaziex.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kebopilaziex or perhaps it was just good defense by Nicholson, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kebopilaziex.
Nicholson darts in looking for a takedown but Kebopilaziex gets double underhooks and turns Nicholson into the cage.
Nicholson misses with a takedown attempt - Kebopilaziex sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nicholson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kebopilaziex is defended easily by Nicholson.
Nicholson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nicholson has closed the distance and engaged Kebopilaziex in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson jumps guard and drags Kebopilaziex to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nicholson wants to hit a switch here but Kebopilaziex passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nicholson there!
Kebopilaziex looking to control but Nicholson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kebopilaziex lands a nice shot to the head.
Kebopilaziex lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kebopilaziex has control of Nicholson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nicholson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nicholson bucks Kebopilaziex off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kebopilaziex tries to keep at a distance but Nicholson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nicholson stops a takedown attempt from Kebopilaziex.
Nicholson jumps guard but Kebopilaziex stands there with Nicholson around his waist. Nicholson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nicholson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nicholson stalling the fight.
Kebopilaziex is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nicholson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nicholson avoiding damage.
Kebopilaziex tries to stall but Nicholson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kebopilaziex goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nicholson prevents it.
Kebopilaziex tries to break the clinch but Nicholson is controlling the position.
Nicholson manages to break the clinch.
Nicholson drives through and clinches with Kebopilaziex against the cage.
Nicholson stops a takedown attempt from Kebopilaziex.
Nicholson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicholson pulls Kebopilaziex into guard.
Nicholson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kebopilaziex is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nicholson pulls Kebopilaziex into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kebopilaziex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nicholson throws a couple of heel strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kebopilaziex sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Nicholson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kebopilaziex shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nicholson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kebopilaziex sprawls well. Kebopilaziex wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nicholson gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nicholson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nicholson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicholson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kebopilaziex can do to turn this around?
Nicholson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kebopilaziex counters with a head kick that drops Nicholson to the mat! Nicholson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Nicholson is rocked!
Nicholson pushes Kebopilaziex up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kebopilaziex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Nicholson there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kebopilaziex thumps Nicholson with a low kick.
Nicholson instigates a clinch.
Kebopilaziex tries to break the clinch but Nicholson is controlling the position.
Nicholson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kebopilaziex backwards.
Kebopilaziex drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nicholson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kebopilaziex wants a takedown.
Geordie Nicholson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heratasveio Kebopilaziex.
Nicholson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicholson rushes Kebopilaziex and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kebopilaziex jumps guard but Nicholson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kebopilaziex is looking to control Nicholson's arms but Nicholson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kebopilaziex has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Nicholson - that landed with a thud.
Nicholson jumps guard but Kebopilaziex stands there with Nicholson around his waist. Nicholson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson decides to pull guard.
Kebopilaziex is looking to advance position but Nicholson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Nicholson controlling the pace for now.
Kebopilaziex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nicholson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kebopilaziex tries to reverse the position but Nicholson maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson controlling the position easily from mount.
Nicholson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Geordie Nicholson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nicholson.
Kebopilaziex is working to get back to half guard.
Nicholson avoids the attempt from Kebopilaziex to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicholson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Nicholson dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kebopilaziex shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A low kick from Kebopilaziex is predictable there
and Nicholson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicholson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nicholson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kebopilaziex swivels and escapes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nicholson breaks from the clinch.
Nicholson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicholson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nicholson gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebopilaziex is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nicholson leaning against his opponent.
Kebopilaziex looking for a takedown.
Geordie Nicholson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heratasveio Kebopilaziex.
Nicholson drags the fight down to the ground.
Nicholson has control of Kebopilaziex's left arm, preventing Kebopilaziex from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kebopilaziex trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicholson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicholson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nicholson keeping moving, preventing Kebopilaziex from controlling successfully.
Nicholson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson scores with a knee to the head.
Nicholson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nicholson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicholson gets caught flat footed, as Kebopilaziex shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kebopilaziex throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nicholson is on top in guard.
Nicholson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kebopilaziex wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson pushing down on Kebopilaziex's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kebopilaziex is looking for a sweep. Nicholson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kebopilaziex has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nicholson is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nicholson in particular looking to stall.
Kebopilaziex is looking to control Nicholson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kebopilaziex avoid being mounted?
Nicholson controlling the pace.
Kebopilaziex trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Nicholson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kebopilaziex to stand up.
Kebopilaziex tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicholson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kebopilaziex misses with a head kick.
Geordie Nicholson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nicholson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kebopilaziex stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kebopilaziex wants it to stay on the feet.
Nicholson darts in and clinches Kebopilaziex up against the cage.
Kebopilaziex is trying to break the clinch but Nicholson has him pressed against the cage.
Nicholson lands an elbow inside that Kebopilaziex shrugs off.
Kebopilaziex fails to pull guard.
Kebopilaziex jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nicholson walks away with a smile on his face. Kebopilaziex gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geordie Nicholson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nicholson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geordie Nicholson!
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energy
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pop
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