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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom The Brit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Brit has chosen Wutang Clan - Gravel Pit as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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176 cm
23
194 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Key! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom The Brit! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Brit has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Brit pulls Key into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Key pushing down on The Brit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The Brit is trying to get back to full guard. The Brit is still trying to improve position. The Brit is trying to stand back up but Key is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Brit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Key pulls his head out easily. The Brit is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Brit is trying to stand back up but Key is controlling him
Key wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Brit keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. The Brit looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Key lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Key is trying to keep The Brit in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Brit being controlled here momentarily. The Brit trying to control but Key is working from the bottom. Key throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The Brit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Key keeping full guard, as The Brit tries to pass. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Key keeping moving, preventing The Brit from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Key could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. The Brit tries to land a body kick and Key counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Brit won't be happy with that. Key working away. The Brit is not content to let Key control the position. The Brit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Key wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Key decides to stand back up. The Brit shoots in and gets a takedown into Key's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Key throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Key is pulling down on The Brit's head to control his posture. The Brit postures up.
Key looking for a sweep. Not yet Key, not yet. Key has control of The Brit's left arm, preventing The Brit from doing any damage. The Brit wants to stand but Key has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The Brit trying to control the position from guard on top but Key is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The Brit wants to pass the guard but Key is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom The Brit will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Brit closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Key's guard. The Brit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Key's guard. The Brit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Key is keeping the position for now. Key is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Key wants to stand and escape but The Brit is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Key is trying to control the position but The Brit postures up. Key throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Brit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Key is keeping the position for now. Key controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. The Brit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Key manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Key pulls The Brit in close to prevent any damage. Key keeping moving, preventing The Brit from controlling successfully. Key is pulling down on The Brit's head. It's preventing any offense from The Brit, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Key keeping moving, preventing The Brit from controlling successfully. The Brit stands up from guard. Let's bang! The Brit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Key trying to hold on to The Brit's head to control him but The Brit postures up.
The Brit trying to control the action but Key is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Brit seems to be looking for submissions.
The Brit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Key has his hands clasped together around The Brit's back. He's all about the action. Key trying to hold on to The Brit's head to control him but The Brit postures up.
The Brit trying to mount his opponent but Key defends it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Nelson Key is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. The Brit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Brit lands in his opponent's guard. Key trying to keep a closed guard but The Brit is proving a slippery customer.
Key throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Key trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! The Brit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Key works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Key controls The Brit momentarily but The Brit frees himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom The Brit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Key moves in looking to clinch but The Brit pushes him off. The Brit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Key on his heels. He'll look to pass Key's guard now, I'm sure. Key is pulling down on The Brit's head. It's preventing any offense from The Brit, at least for the moment. Key punching from the bottom - just letting The Brit know he's still in a fight. Key is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Key is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Brit is controlling him. Key keeping full guard, as The Brit tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Key is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The Brit wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving. The Brit looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The Brit closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Key's guard. Key wants to stand up but The Brit is controlling him. Key trying to keep a closed guard but The Brit is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Key keeping moving, preventing The Brit from controlling successfully. The Brit looking to pass the guard. Key trying to control the position.
Key trying to strike off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. The Brit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Key has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Brit finds it's way round the side to connect with Key's head. Key takes the fight into the clinch. The Brit pushes Key back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The Brit tightens his grip and picks Key up, before dumping him to the ground. Key manages to land in guard. The Brit is standing up over Key. Key looks to escape but The Brit dives into side control.
Key throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The Brit throws an elbow but Key slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Key is trying to improve his position. The Brit wants to control but Key is keeping him busy. Key is trying to control The Brit's posture but The Brit avoids it. Key parries the strikes from The Brit easily there. The Brit is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Key to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Key tries to buck The Brit off but The Brit is having none of it. The Brit tries to move to mount but Key blocks the move with his legs. Nelson Key has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tom The Brit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Key wants to control but The Brit postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! Tom The Brit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well The Brit 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom The Brit! A relieved looking Tom The Brit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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