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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brixton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Watsz Mawe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brixton's entrance music is Bad Boys - Stormzy ft. Ghetts & J Hus. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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148 lbs
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159 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Brixton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Watsz Mawe!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brixton misses with a straight right.
Mawe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mawe chips away with some ground and pound.
Mawe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brixton keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Mawe postures up in Brixton's guard and throws a big left but Brixton blocks it.
Brixton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mawe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mawe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe preventing the sweep.
Mawe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mawe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mawe throws an elbow that misses. Brixton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mawe's guard. Nice move by Brixton!
Mawe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mawe is looking for a triangle but Brixton pushes his legs off easily.
Brixton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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.
Mawe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mawe has control of Brixton's left arm, preventing Brixton from doing any damage.
Mawe is trying to control the position but Brixton postures up.
Brixton is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brixton just misses with a punch to the body.
Mawe is looking for the big counter here.
Nice straight punches there by Brixton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brixton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixton misses with a wild combination.
Brixton scores with a jab to the head.
Mawe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brixton.
Mawe with the counter takedown but Brixton avoids it easily.
Danny Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mawe dives in and grabs Brixton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brixton pushes down on Mawe's head and hops out.
Mawe tries for a takedown but Brixton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mawe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brixton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mawe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brixton regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mawe's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Brixton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brixton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mawe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brixton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mawe is looking to work some ground and pound but Brixton has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mawe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brixton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mawe is trying to keep Brixton in close.
Mawe wants to control but Brixton passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brixton misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brixton, as that shot connected.
Mawe throws a one two combo.
Mawe moves away from the strike by Brixton.
Mawe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mawe lands in his opponent's guard.
Brixton is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mawe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brixton landing knees to the head.
Mawe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brixton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brixton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mawe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton scores with a shot to the side of Mawe's head.
Brixton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mawe blocking some punches.
Brixton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mawe backwards.
Mawe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brixton manages to break the clinch.
Brixton cracks Mawe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brixton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brixton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mawe at a distance.
Brixton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Danny Brixton is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Mawe.
Brixton throws a right hand that misses
and Mawe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Brixton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brixton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton avoids the body shot from Mawe.
Brixton misses with a straight left.
Mawe shoots in looking for a takedown. Brixton tries to sprawl out of it but Mawe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brixton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danny Brixton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
Brixton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mawe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mawe misses with a takedown
and Brixton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brixton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brixton throws a lazy right hand but Mawe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mawe feints the counter takedown.
Brixton throws a leg kick but Mawe moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mawe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brixton!
Brixton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mawe can do to turn this around?
Brixton is trying to control Mawe's posture but Mawe avoids it.
Mawe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mawe trying to control the position but Brixton is working away.
Mawe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mawe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mawe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mawe misses with the ground and pound.
Mawe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mawe throwing strikes but Brixton manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mawe is trying to get back to half guard.
Mawe is trying to control Brixton's posture but Brixton avoids it.
Mawe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brixton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brixton tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mawe is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mawe moves out of range as Brixton strikes.
Brixton gets a clinch.
Mawe tries to pull guard but Brixton won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Brixton.
Brixton lands a right hand.
Brixton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brixton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mawe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brixton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mawe backwards.
Brixton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe is trying to pull guard but Brixton has him pressed against the cage.
Danny Brixton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
Mawe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brixton to keep the fight standing.
Brixton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Brixton.
A short left from Brixton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton pushes Mawe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brixton controlling the action here for a moment.
Brixton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brixton lands an uppercut.
Brixton manages to break the clinch.
Brixton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brixton lands a jab to the head.
Mawe is rocked!
Mawe tries to bum rush Brixton with a series of wild strikes but Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mawe is still on wobbly legs! Can Brixton finish him?
Brixton closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mawe! Brixton dives in looking to finish! Mawe is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Brixton!
Danny Brixton retains his featherweight title!
As Danny Brixton got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Get used to hearing "And Still" because none of these fakes are gonna come close to taking that belt from me. This guy didn't deserve the shot, so he had to be taught a lesson'.
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