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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Bellington (ranked 4892 p4p, 6478 weight class) and Nick Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Craig Bellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Law!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellington throws a right and a left that Law avoids nicely.
Law is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bellington finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Law is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Law takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bellington closes the distance and clinches up with Law, looking for a takedown. Bellington pushes Law against the cage but Law circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Law tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bellington lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Bellington.
Law tries to counter with a clinch but Bellington shakes him off and moves away.
Bellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellington misses with a few strikes there.
Bellington lands a nice looking body shot.
Bellington wants to clinch.
Bellington sets himself, and Law steps forward looking for the clinch! Bellington avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellington shoots in looking for a takedown. Law tries to sprawl out of it but Bellington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Law manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bellington looks to land a combination but Law avoids it well.
Bellington sets himself, and Law steps forward looking for the clinch! Bellington avoids it this time.
Bellington misses with a series of wild punches.
Law is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bellington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bellington duly obliges.
Bellington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bellington scores with a hook to the body. Law takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellington lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Law is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bellington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Law as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Law holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Law has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bellington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bellington wants to get back to striking at distance but Law won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Bellington's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Law wants a takedown but no success here.
Bellington drags the fight down to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Law tries to stand but Bellington is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellington has control of Law's left arm, preventing Law from doing any damage.
Law stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Law moves away.
Bellington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Law avoids it really well and circles away.
Law tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bellington is breathing heavily.
Bellington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Law manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Law is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bellington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Law steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bellington.
Bellington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Law counters by clinching up.
Law is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bellington can't fight it off and eventually Law manages to take the fight to the floor. Bellington looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bellington has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Law has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Law goes for a takedown attempt but Bellington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bellington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bellington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Law moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Bellington dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bellington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bellington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Law counters by moving into the clinch.
Law tries to score a body lock takedown but Bellington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Law tries to score a body lock takedown but Bellington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Law tries for a takedown but Bellington manages to get underhooks.
Craig Bellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Law.
Law tries to score a body lock takedown but Bellington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Law goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bellington prevents it.
Bellington stops a takedown attempt from Law.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellington gets control of Law's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bellington will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Law is breathing heavily.
Bellington manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bellington pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellington is controlling Law's posture.
Bellington continues to stall.
Bellington has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bellington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bellington shoots in but no luck this time.
Bellington swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Law has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bellington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bellington prevents the takedown attempt.
Law wants a takedown.
Bellington manages to break the clinch.
Bellington lands a jab to the nose.
Bellington shoots for a takedown but Law saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Law tries to counter with a clinch but Bellington shakes him off and moves away.
Craig Bellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bellington lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellington scores with a one two! Law had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law ducks right into an uppercut from Bellington.
Bellington motions for Law to come forward. Bellington throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Law wants to counter the offense by Bellington and move into the clinch position.
Bellington scores with a hook to the body. Law takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bellington digs a good body shot into Law's ribs.
A left and a right from Bellington both land. Nice combination.
Craig Bellington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bellington, as that shot connected.
A nice combination there by Bellington.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Bellington dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Bellington lands a jab-cross combination.
Bellington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Law defends it nicely.
Law wants to counter the offense by Bellington and move into the clinch position.
Bellington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bellington throws a series of punches but Law avoids them all with ease.
Bellington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Law backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellington swinging wildly here.
Law steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bellington.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bellington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Law manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bellington. Those never looked like landing.
Bellington sets himself, and Law steps forward looking for the clinch! Bellington avoids it this time.
Bellington is looking to clinch but Law is avoiding it.
Bellington is looking to wear down Law with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bellington just misses with a punch to the body.
Bellington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Law defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Bellington.
Bellington connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellington shoots for a double leg takedown but Law sprawls well. He's pushed Bellington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Law slaps away a takedown attempt from Bellington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Law wants to counter with a clinch but Bellington pushes him away.
Bellington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bellington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Law manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bellington sets himself, and Law steps forward looking for the clinch! Bellington avoids it this time.
Law bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bellington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Law steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bellington.
Sloppy strikes from Bellington. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bellington throws a big shot that misses.
Bellington throws a chopping leg kick but Law manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bellington shoots in for a takedown but Law shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bellington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Law tries to counter with a clinch but Bellington shakes him off and moves away.
Bellington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Law moves into the clinch.
Law gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bellington regains guard.
Law drops back looking for a leg! Bellington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bellington manages to kick Law off! Law jumps back into Bellington's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law gets to his feet. Bellington looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Law slaps away a takedown attempt from Bellington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Bellington misses its intended target.
Nick Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Bellington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Craig Bellington is winning the standup battle so far.
Bellington connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Bellington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bellington 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Bellington!
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RATING
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