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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Poole (ranked 24961 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Brian (ranked 6592 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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278 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
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240 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Poole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Brian!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James Brian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brian looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Brian shoots in and bounces Poole off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poole working a defensive guard here.
Poole pulls Brian in close to his closed guard and prevents Brian from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole really is a fat lump.
Poole looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poole has his hands on Brian's head, controlling the position.
Brian postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brian has Poole up against the cage in a clinch.
Brian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poole is defended easily by Brian.
Brian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Poole throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brian tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Poole is in Brian's guard.
Poole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Poole is looking to stand up but Brian won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poole wanted to stand there but Brian had control of the position.
Poole trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Poole stands and steps away. Brian gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Poole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Poole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Brian scores with a takedown into Poole's guard.
Poole trying to keep a closed guard but Brian is proving a slippery customer.
Poole is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brian is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Poole pulls Brian in close to his closed guard and prevents Brian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Poole pushes Brian off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poole misses with a takedown attempt - Brian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Brian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Brian's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Poole tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brian is in Poole's guard.
Poole keeping moving, preventing Brian from controlling successfully.
Poole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poole is looking for a triangle but Brian pushes his legs off easily.
Brian is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brian trying to control but Poole is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've been informed that Brian has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Poole is controlling Brian's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poole darts in looking for a takedown but Brian gets double underhooks and turns Poole into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Brian. No joy for Poole on that attempt.
Poole moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrian.
Brian tries to sprawl but Poole drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brian is looking to escape.
Poole tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Brian tries to get to full guard but Poole has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brian is looking to escape.
Brian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Poole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brian wants to control but Poole is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Poole tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brian.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Poole bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brian trying to remain calm as Poole controls from the top position.
Poole stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brian darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Poole trying to control from the bottom.
Poole wants to control the action here but instead Brian manages to pass to full mount!
Poole tries to lock up and control but Brian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poole tries to reverse the position but Brian maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brian scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Poole wants to control but Brian is having none of it.
Brian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poole tries to hold on but Brian postures up.
Brian looking to control but Poole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brian avoids the attempt from Poole to control.
Poole is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Brian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Brian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Poole dives in for a single leg takedown but Brian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poole quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Poole shoots in but Brian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Brian tries to counter it with a takedown but Poole pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Poole closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brian quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brian trying to control but Poole postures up.
Brian wants to get back to his feet.
Poole is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Poole throwing shots but Brian is blocking nicely.
Poole content to control rather than advance.
Poole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poole misses with a takedown attempt - Brian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Poole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poole shoots in for a takedown but Brian shows good takedown defense.
Poole rushes Brian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Poole tries to throw a body punch but Brian avoids it by throwing Poole back against the cage.
Brian pulls guard successfully.
Brian trying to control the position.
Poole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brian controls Poole momentarily but Poole frees himself.
Brian is working an open guard so Poole takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Poole tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poole somewhat.
Poole shoots in but no luck this time.
Brian scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Brian is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Poole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brian.
Brian content to control rather than advance.
Poole trying to control from the bottom.
Poole controlling the position well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Brian. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Brian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brian 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Brian!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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