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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loren Davidson (ranked 25401 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Beerain (ranked 5885 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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346 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Loren Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Beerain!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beerain takes the fight into the clinch.
Beerain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Davidson uses from the top position.
Beerain tries to strike from the bottom.
Davidson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beerain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davidson has Beerain in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beerain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beerain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beerain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beerain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Davidson keeping full guard, as Beerain tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beerain stands and steps away. Davidson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Beerain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davidson tries to keep at a distance but Beerain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beerain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davidson has Beerain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beerain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beerain drags the fight down to the ground.
Beerain looking to control.
Davidson is looking to work some ground and pound but Beerain has wrist control.
Beerain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beerain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Davidson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Davidson stopping the sweep attempt from Beerain.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Beerain keeps moving.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Beerain manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Davidson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beerain prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loren Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Davidson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beerain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davidson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is trying to break free.
Beerain taking a breather.
Beerain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Davidson uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beerain holds on and takes a little breather.
Beerain is continuing to stall.
Davidson trying to control but Beerain is working from the bottom.
Beerain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davidson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beerain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davidson has managed to get both his arms back between Beerain's legs - danger averted.
Davidson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beerain looking for a guillotine here but Davidson defends easily.
Beerain keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
Davidson stopping the sweep attempt from Beerain.
Davidson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beerain is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Davidson, into his guard.
Beerain is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson can't keep his opponent in guard - Beerain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Beerain dominated that round.
That's time! Davidson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beerain drops Davidson with a beautiful combination! Davidson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beerain is looking for the KO!
It looks like Loren Davidson has been cut.
Beerain closes the distance and pushes Davidson back into the cage.
Beerain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beerain works on Davidson's body with a couple of short punches.
Davidson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Beerain tries to free his leg and advance position but Davidson is retaining full guard.
Beerain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beerain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Let's hope that Beerain has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beerain controlling from the top position.
Davidson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davidson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beerain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beerain has Davidson up against the cage in a clinch.
Beerain pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beerain decides to pull guard.
Davidson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beerain trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Davidson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beerain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davidson manages to get himself to full guard.
Beerain wants to pass the guard but Davidson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beerain wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.
Davidson controls Beerain momentarily but Beerain frees himself.
Beerain is looking to pass into half guard but Davidson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Davidson is in guard.
Davidson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beerain, up you get!
Beerain lands a big uppercut and Davidson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Davidson looks OK. Beerain waves Davidson back to his feet!
Loren Davidson's cut is getting worse.
Beerain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beerain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beerain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davidson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davidson blocks an elbow strike from Beerain.
Beerain is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Davidson can't fight it off and eventually Beerain manages to take the fight to the floor. Davidson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beerain trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
Beerain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beerain trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Beerain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Loren Davidson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Davidson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davidson tries to clinch but Beerain is having none of it.
Davidson wants to clinch up but Beerain keeps it at a distance.
Beerain throws a counter combo.
Davidson is looking to clinch but Beerain is avoiding it.
Beerain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beerain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Beerain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davidson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beerain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davidson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davidson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davidson keeping full guard, as Beerain tries to pass.
Davidson is trying to keep Beerain in close.
Beerain seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Beerain slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Beerain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davidson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beerain is looking to advance position but Davidson won't allow it.
Beerain uses his free foot to push down on Davidson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Davidson.
Poor strikes thrown by Beerain there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beerain thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Beerain content just to control the position here.
Beerain goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Davidson is on top in guard.
Beerain keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
Davidson throws an elbow that misses. Beerain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davidson's guard. Nice move by Beerain!
Beerain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beerain trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan Beerain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beerain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beerain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Beerain from controlling successfully.
Beerain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Beerain seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Beerain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beerain 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Beerain!
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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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