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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobbie Carroll (ranked 25176 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Wilson (ranked 5173 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua Wilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobbie Carroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carroll shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carroll is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson is staying active underneath Carroll, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carroll is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carroll is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carroll thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilson's head.
Carroll will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilson is trying to maintain the position but Carroll is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilson is positioning himself well to prevent Carroll advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carroll trying to control the pace.
Carroll is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilson gets a clinch.
Carroll tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
Carroll can't get the takedown.
Wilson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carroll wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobbie Carroll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson drags the fight down to the ground.
Wilson has control of Carroll's left arm, preventing Carroll from doing any damage.
Carroll sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carroll doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carroll manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Carroll content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson pulls Carroll in close to prevent any damage.
Carroll is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carroll stops Wilson from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Carroll, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Carroll against the cage but Carroll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carroll stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Wilson instigates a clinch.
Carroll is pressed up against the cage. Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carroll down to the mat. Carroll avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wilson dives in for a single leg takedown but Carroll sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wilson looks winded!
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Wilson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carroll fails to land the takedown.
Wilson throws a counter combo.
Carroll fails with the takedown.
Carroll stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carroll wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carroll wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Carroll sprawls well.
Bobbie Carroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carroll gets tackled into the cage by Wilson. Wilson maintains the clinch.
Carroll manages to break the clinch.
Carroll slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carroll.
Carroll tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilson tries to break the clinch but Carroll is controlling the position.
Carroll drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilson pulls his leg out and moves away.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Carroll is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a push kick but Carroll slaps the foot to one side.
Wilson pushes Carroll up against the cage in a clinch.
Carroll drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilson has managed to clinch.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carroll gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wilson wants to get back to striking at distance but Carroll won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carroll is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carroll has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carroll is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carroll displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wilson up against the cage.
Wilson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carroll gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carroll goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it.
Carroll drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Carroll's takedown attempt.
That's four 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.
Carroll prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilson jumps guard but Carroll stands there with Wilson around his waist. Wilson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilson is trying to break free.
Carroll drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joshua Wilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson has Carroll pressed against the cage.
Wilson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wilson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Carroll stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Carroll wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carroll displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Carroll shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carroll keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carroll prevents Wilson from standing back up.
Carroll controlling the pace.
Carroll is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.
Carroll looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Wilson moves into full guard.
Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carroll can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson has his foot on Carroll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carroll works his way back into a safe position though.
Carroll lands a couple of elbows.
Carroll really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carroll avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carroll accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carroll leaves Wilson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bobbie Carroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Wilson.
Carroll throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Joshua Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carroll dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wilson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wilson misses with a hook. Carroll ducked under it nicely.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carroll sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
That's four 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.
Carroll lands with a straight right. Wilson didn't see that one coming.
Carroll misses with a body shot.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carroll.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson throws a wild body kick that Carroll sees coming a mile off.
Bobbie Carroll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshua Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilson throws a front kick aimed at Carroll's knee but Carroll avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobbie Carroll showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Wilson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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