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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Britt (ranked 4804 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Law (ranked 4800 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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209 cm
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193 lbs
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155 cm
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eduardo Britt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Law! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Britt gets caught napping as Law dives in and scores a takedown. Britt manages to retain guard. Law being controlled here momentarily. Law works a leg free and moves into half guard. Law throws a strike but Britt avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Britt keeping full guard, as Law tries to pass. Law trying to control but Britt is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Law wants to get up but he can't break Britt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Britt can't keep his opponent in guard - Law advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Britt is controlling Law's trapped leg to prevent Law from advancing to side control. Britt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Law on the ground. Law thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Law wants to control but Britt is keeping him busy. Law frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Law tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The referee warns Britt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Law thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Law misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Law should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Law controlling the position easily from mount. Law tries to control but Britt wriggling away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Law throws a strike there. Britt manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Britt is refusing to be controlled, as Law sits in half guard. Britt wants to control but Law passes into side.
Law moves into full mount! Britt tries to hold on but Law pushes him away. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Law has eaten all the pies!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Britt can't escape the position.
Law throwing strikes here but Britt is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Law controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Law swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Britt is now in Law's guard. A big mistake from Law there, giving up the dominant position! Britt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Law trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Law 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.
Law closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Britt's guard. Law wants to control from the top but Britt keeps moving. Britt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Law trying to stand up but can't free himself from Britt's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Law keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Britt's head. Britt pulls Law in close to his closed guard and prevents Law from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Law throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Britt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Law. Law has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Law trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Law wants to control from the top but Britt keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Law shoots in and bounces Britt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Britt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Law working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Britt has wrist control. Law controlling from the top position. Law wants to control from the top but Britt keeps moving. Law is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Britt trying to keep a closed guard but Law is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Britt throws a half hearted mid kick. Law shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Law wants to control but Britt is keeping him busy. Britt is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Britt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Law drops an elbow to the side of Britt's head. Law is controlling the pace.
Law is pressing down on Britt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Britt is holding on for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Law controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Britt blocks a head kick by Law.
Law scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Law is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Britt will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Law wants to stand but Britt has his arm trapped. Law wants to lay and pray for a moment but Britt keeps working. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Law throwing shots but missing, from side control. The strikes coming from Law are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Britt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Law has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Britt! Britt tries to get back to half guard but can't. Law scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Law working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Law can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Britt is looking to escape. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Law throwing strikes but Britt recovers to half guard. A much better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Law is trying to control the action in half guard but Britt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Law tries to pass to full mount but Britt defends it. Law controlling the action here. Luke Law has got the better of the ground game so far. Britt is refusing to be controlled, as Law sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Britt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Law missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Law throws a strike but Britt avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Law drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Law jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Law trying to control but Britt is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Law feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Law pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Britt is keeping the position for now. Law content to stall in guard here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Britt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight! Luke Law comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Law 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Law!
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energy
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pop
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RATING
23% |
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