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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan White (ranked 1824 p4p, 1804 weight class) and Adrian Oyelowo (ranked 215 p4p, 212 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by “Tall Cans in the Air” Transplants. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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184 cm
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryan White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adrian Oyelowo!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oyelowo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
White keeping moving, preventing Oyelowo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oyelowo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control White haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Oyelowo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oyelowo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White can't keep his opponent in guard - Oyelowo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
White wants to improve his position but Oyelowo is controlling well.
Oyelowo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White is just riding it out for now. Oyelowo eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyelowo wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oyelowo wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Oyelowo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oyelowo.
White is looking to improve his position.
Oyelowo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oyelowo is trying to work for a kimura but White is defending well.
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.
Oyelowo throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
Oyelowo looking for a submission but White manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
White keeping moving, preventing Oyelowo from controlling successfully.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oyelowo trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oyelowo manages to get himself to full guard.
Oyelowo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! White has picked Oyelowo up and slammed him! Oyelowo can't keep hold of the triangle and White manages to pass to side control!
Oyelowo tries to bench press White off him but White keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyelowo tries to escape but White is in control.
White trying to control the action but Oyelowo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oyelowo regains half guard.
Oyelowo looking for submissions off his back.
Oyelowo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White's back!
White defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
White breaks Oyelowo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Oyelowo is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oyelowo working a defensive guard here.
Oyelowo keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
Oyelowo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oyelowo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Oyelowo's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Oyelowo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Oyelowo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oyelowo shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.
White was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oyelowo misses with a body punch
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White misses with a hook.
Oyelowo blocks a jab.
Oyelowo throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
Oyelowo has his takedown stuffed
and White counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oyelowo.
Bryan White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Oyelowo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White tries to sprawl but Oyelowo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
White is pressing down on Oyelowo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adrian Oyelowo has got the better of the ground game so far.
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyelowo stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Oyelowo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
Oyelowo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but White manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oyelowo has White in his guard.
Oyelowo has control of White's left arm, preventing White from doing any damage.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyelowo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White looking to pass the guard.
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.
Oyelowo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
White forces his way into half guard.
White works his foot free and advances to mount.
Oyelowo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oyelowo is trying to escape the mount.
Oyelowo is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Oyelowo tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.
White looking to control but Oyelowo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oyelowo is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.
White fails to take his opponent's back.
Oyelowo is desperately trying to improve his position but White has a good base and remains in mount.
Oyelowo wants to control but White is having none of it.
Oyelowo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oyelowo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Oyelowo won't allow White to pass to mount.
Oyelowo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oyelowo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oyelowo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Oyelowo is trying to hold White in close to prevent damage but White has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan White dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Oyelowo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oyelowo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
White was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oyelowo throws a combination that misses
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Oyelowo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
White blocks a head kick by Oyelowo.
Oyelowo just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyelowo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oyelowo with a lazy takedown attempt
and White counters with a straight right hand.
Bryan White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Oyelowo.
Oyelowo tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
White feinted with a counter takedown.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyelowo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oyelowo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, White has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Oyelowo but great work by White.
White controlling from side mount.
White moves into full mount!
Oyelowo tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.
White fails to take his opponent's back.
Oyelowo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy Oyelowo right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
White is hanging on to Oyelowo's back as he tries to escape.
White looking for the choke but no joy.
Oyelowo fending off the submission attempt from White.
Oyelowo tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White has good solid back control here.
White looking for the choke but no joy.
White looking to break Oyelowo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Oyelowo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise White will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
White has the hooks in. Oyelowo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
White is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White has the hooks in. Oyelowo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
White tightening his grip on Oyelowo, looking for the choke.
Oyelowo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Oyelowo wants to hold on but White pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle. Ooooh, that looks tight Oyelowo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Oyelowo and White has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
White tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well White has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan White!
Bryan White seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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G |
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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