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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nestor Theold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Whytefalcon (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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179 cm
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175 lbs
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187 cm
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nestor Theold! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Whytefalcon! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Whytefalcon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Theold defends well and Whytefalcon ends up having to push Theold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Theold shoots in and bounces Whytefalcon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Theold showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Theold lands a couple of elbows. Theold trying to control but Whytefalcon is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whytefalcon is on top in guard.
Theold keeping moving, preventing Whytefalcon from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Theold trying to control the position.
Whytefalcon 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. Theold trying to control the position.
Whytefalcon prevents Theold from getting back to his feet. Theold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Whytefalcon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Theold is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Whytefalcon, into his guard.
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. Whytefalcon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Theold has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Whytefalcon is proving hard to escape from. Whytefalcon wants to sweep here but Theold controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Whytefalcon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Theold passes into side control.
Theold stands up and we're back to a striking position. Theold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whytefalcon defends it nicely. Horrible takedown attempt by Theold or perhaps it was just good defense by Whytefalcon, which made it look bad. Theold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whytefalcon sprawls well. Whytefalcon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theold gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor Theold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Theold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whytefalcon tries to avoid it but Theold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whytefalcon to the ground. Whytefalcon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Theold fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Theold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whytefalcon sprawls well. Whytefalcon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theold gets slowly back to his feet. Whytefalcon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Theold has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Whytefalcon is on him like a limpet, forcing Theold back against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Whytefalcon stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nestor Theold dominated that 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.
Whytefalcon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Theold as he jumps to the side. Theold clinches up with Whytefalcon and pushes him back against the cage. Whytefalcon jumps guard but Theold turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Whytefalcon tries to pull guard but Theold won't allow it.
Nestor Theold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Whytefalcon. Whytefalcon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whytefalcon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Theold clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whytefalcon is pushing Theold up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Theold tries to pull guard but Whytefalcon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Whytefalcon pressing his opponent against the cage. Whytefalcon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Theold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whytefalcon can do to turn this around? Theold drags the fight down to the ground.
Whytefalcon is stalling in the full guard. Theold trying to control the position.
Whytefalcon sitting in guard here, content to control.
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. Theold controlling Whytefalcon's posture. Theold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Whytefalcon wants to control from the top but Theold keeps moving. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Theold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whytefalcon tries to free his leg and advance position but Theold is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Nestor Theold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Theold fails in his attempt to clinch. Whytefalcon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Theold sprawls well. Theold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whytefalcon gets slowly back to his feet. Whytefalcon tries a head kick but it misses.
Theold misses with a low kick.
Theold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whytefalcon's waist but Whytefalcon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Theold off to one side. Theold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Whytefalcon is breathing heavily. Whytefalcon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Whytefalcon shoots in but Theold avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Whytefalcon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Theold dives in for a single leg takedown but Whytefalcon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Theold scores with a takedown into Whytefalcon's guard. Theold is standing up over Whytefalcon. Whytefalcon looks to escape but Theold dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A lull in the action here as Theold stalls from top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Whytefalcon tries to bench press Theold off him but Theold keeps the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nestor Theold dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Whytefalcon stuffs the takedown attempt from Theold. Theold gets slowly back to his feet. Theold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whytefalcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Theold manages to avoid it. Whytefalcon closes the distance and clinches up with Theold, looking for a takedown. Whytefalcon pushes Theold against the cage but Theold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Whytefalcon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Theold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Whytefalcon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Theold has closed the distance and engaged Whytefalcon in a clinch.
Theold has Whytefalcon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Theold pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Whytefalcon tumbling to the mat - Theold dives into Whytefalcon's guard. Whytefalcon is looking to stand back up but Theold counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Whytefalcon.
That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theold stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Theold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whytefalcon. Whytefalcon moves into the clinch. Theold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Theold lands a knee to the head.
Whytefalcon is trying to pull guard but Theold has him pressed against the cage. Theold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whytefalcon after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor Theold. That's going to take a lot out of him. Theold fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Whytefalcon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Theold uses from the top position. Theold wants to get up but he can't break Whytefalcon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Theold seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Whytefalcon is pulling down on Theold's head to control his posture. Let's hope that Whytefalcon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Theold stands up from Whytefalcon's guard - Theold perhaps looking for a knockout. Horrible takedown attempt by Whytefalcon or perhaps it was just good defense by Theold, which made it look bad. Theold tries to clinch up but Whytefalcon circles away and keeps his distance. Whytefalcon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Whytefalcon is looking to clinch but Theold is avoiding it.
Whytefalcon tries to keep at a distance but Theold has taken the fight into the clinch. Theold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whytefalcon misses with a takedown attempt and Theold counters with a lovely straight right hand! Whytefalcon slaps away a takedown attempt from Theold, before circling back to the center of the mat. Theold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Theold looking for a takedown. Theold has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Whytefalcon regains guard immediately.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Whytefalcon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Theold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Theold looking to pass the guard. Rick Whytefalcon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nestor Theold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Whytefalcon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight! Nestor Theold showed his dominance in that final round. Well Theold 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Nestor Theold! Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Nestor Theold! Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Nestor Theold!
Nestor Theold wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
33% |
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