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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kayson Wager (ranked 6419 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Brinkwater (ranked 6487 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 cm
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225 lbs
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200 cm
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kayson Wager! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Brinkwater! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wager tries for a takedown but Brinkwater sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Brinkwater darts in looking for a takedown but Wager gets double underhooks and turns Brinkwater into the cage. Brinkwater closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Wager tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Brinkwater manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wager is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brinkwater working for a guillotine from mount but Wager is in no mood to give up. Wager manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wager is defending against the submission attempts here by Brinkwater.
Wager is trying to get back to full guard. Brinkwater seems to be looking for submissions.
Brinkwater prevents Wager from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Brinkwater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Brinkwater controlling the pace. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brinkwater connects with a nice short shot to Wager's temple. Wager wants to get back to his feet. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brinkwater connects with a nice short shot to Wager's temple. Brinkwater working Wager over with strikes. Brinkwater seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wager does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Brinkwater works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wager keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wager tries to improve his position but instead Brinkwater has taken his back! Brinkwater is hanging on to Wager's back as he tries to escape.
The referee is taking a good look at Wager as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Brinkwater!
Wager trying to get back to his feet but Brinkwater is in full control for now. Brinkwater has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wager is really stuck here.
Brinkwater trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wager doesn't escape. Wager trying to get back to his feet but Brinkwater is in full control for now. Brinkwater is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Brinkwater wants to control but Wager is keeping busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Brinkwater dominated that 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.
Brinkwater misses with a series of wild punches.
Brinkwater throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wager was covering up waiting for the punch and Brinkwater finishes the takedown easily into guard. Wager looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brinkwater passes into side control.
Wager manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brinkwater's best efforts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brinkwater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wager sees it coming and defends easily. Brinkwater has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Brinkwater trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wager moves into full guard.
Brinkwater landing with the ground and pound. Wager wants to stand but Brinkwater is controlling the position. Wager trying to control the position.
That's two 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. Brinkwater tries to stand but Wager is controlling from the bottom. Brinkwater showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Brinkwater looking to sit in guard and control but Wager gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Wager pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brinkwater is keeping the position for now. Brinkwater throws a couple of heel strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wager wants to control from the top but Brinkwater keeps moving. Brinkwater seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Brinkwater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Brinkwater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Brinkwater controls from within his opponent's guard. Brinkwater working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brinkwater is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Brinkwater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Brinkwater keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wager's head.
Wager is rocked! Brinkwater slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Oh Wager is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Brinkwater gets to his feet and stands over Wager, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Wager felt that one! Brinkwater unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Wager from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Brinkwater!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
29% |
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