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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hall (ranked 6174 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Brinkwater (ranked 5780 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Brinkwater!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brinkwater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Brinkwater shows good takedown defense.
Hall closes the distance and pushes Brinkwater back into the cage.
A short left from Hall.
Brinkwater can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Brinkwater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall prevents a body shot from Brinkwater.
Hall tries to land knees in the clinch but Brinkwater avoids the damage to the body.
Brinkwater tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brinkwater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brinkwater misses with a punch to the body.
Brinkwater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brinkwater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brinkwater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brinkwater trying to land knees to the body.
Brinkwater tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brinkwater misses with a body punch.
Brinkwater struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Brinkwater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall prevents a body shot from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Brinkwater lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brinkwater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinkwater missing with knees to the body.
Brinkwater struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Brinkwater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brinkwater misses with a body punch.
Brinkwater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinkwater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brinkwater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brinkwater prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall prevents a body shot from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater missing with knees to the body.
Brinkwater misses with a body punch.
Hall fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brinkwater's elbow.
Brinkwater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinkwater is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.
Brinkwater tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Brinkwater back against the cage.
Hall wants to get back to striking at distance but Brinkwater won't allow it.
Brinkwater using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brinkwater struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Brinkwater struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Brinkwater misses with a body punch.
Brinkwater misses with a punch to the body.
Hall tries to circle away but Brinkwater has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brinkwater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brinkwater tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Brinkwater back against the cage.
Hall is trying to drag Brinkwater to the mat but Brinkwater just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brinkwater pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brinkwater misses with a punch to the body.
Brinkwater lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hall or not.
Hall gets control of Brinkwater's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brinkwater advances to half guard.
Hall trying to control here.
Brinkwater is controlling the pace.
Brinkwater escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hall duly obliges.
Brinkwater shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danga de danga de dang - Hall scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Brinkwater dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hall misses with a head kick.
Brinkwater appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
It looks like Simon Brinkwater has been cut.
Hall tries to land a front kick but Brinkwater steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brinkwater lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Kevin Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brinkwater shoots in and bounces Hall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Brinkwater from controlling successfully.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brinkwater postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Brinkwater is proving a slippery customer.
Hall has Brinkwater pulled in close to control his posture.
Brinkwater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brinkwater trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Brinkwater is proving a slippery customer.
Hall working for a triangle but Brinkwater defends it easily.
Hall has control of Brinkwater's left arm, preventing Brinkwater from doing any damage.
Brinkwater works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brinkwater wants to stand up but Hall manages to regain full guard.
Brinkwater is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brinkwater defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brinkwater wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing Brinkwater from standing up.
Hall keeping full guard, as Brinkwater tries to pass.
Hall seems keen to control Brinkwater's posture.
Brinkwater looking to pass the guard.
Brinkwater wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall darts in trying to clinch
and Brinkwater counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hall!
Brinkwater trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is trying to get back to his feet.
Brinkwater landing a few strikes.
Brinkwater stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Kevin Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brinkwater changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Brinkwater keeps moving and retains side control.
Brinkwater tries to advance to mount but can't.
Simon Brinkwater has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brinkwater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Brinkwater postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brinkwater scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hall seems a little lost for a moment, as Brinkwater dominates the positioning.
Brinkwater working the ground and pound but Hall is defending the strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brinkwater lands a nice forearm strike.
Brinkwater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brinkwater connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall tries to bench press Brinkwater off him but Brinkwater keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Brinkwater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Brinkwater's cut.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Brinkwater moves out of range easily.
Brinkwater is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Hall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brinkwater's waist but Brinkwater gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hall off to one side.
Hall misses with a takedown
and Brinkwater counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hall fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brinkwater.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall drives through and clinches with Brinkwater against the cage.
Hall tries to pull guard but Brinkwater forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simon Brinkwater seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hall prevents a body shot from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall missing with knees to the body.
Brinkwater misses with a body punch.
Brinkwater keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hall's efforts to push away.
Hall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hall blocks a body shot from Brinkwater.
Hall avoiding damage as Brinkwater throws knees to the body.
Hall prevents a body shot from Brinkwater.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brinkwater is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brinkwater tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Brinkwater back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall blocks a body shot from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Brinkwater back against the cage.
Brinkwater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brinkwater stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hall prevents a body shot from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brinkwater tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brinkwater scores a nice knee to the body.
Brinkwater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinkwater misses with a body punch.
Brinkwater tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall blocks a body shot from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brinkwater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brinkwater digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Brinkwater.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brinkwater crunches a lovely knee into Hall's ribcage.
Brinkwater crunches a lovely knee into Hall's ribcage.
Brinkwater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinkwater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinkwater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall blocks a body shot from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater lands a knee to the body.
Brinkwater lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
Hall blocks a body shot from Brinkwater.
Hall prevents a body shot from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall can't get the takedown.
Brinkwater struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Hall prevents a body shot from Brinkwater.
Hall prevents a body shot from Brinkwater.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brinkwater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinkwater lands a good knee to the midsection. Hall won't want to take too many of those.
Brinkwater tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Brinkwater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall blocks a body shot from Brinkwater.
Brinkwater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Brinkwater misses with a body punch.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Brinkwater is controlling him.
Brinkwater on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brinkwater blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brinkwater struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brinkwater misses with a punch to the body.
Brinkwater throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brinkwater has him pressed against the cage.
Kevin Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Brinkwater is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Brinkwater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brinkwater winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Brinkwater!
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FIGHT
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