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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raleigh Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raleigh Massey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Raleigh Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Peters!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Massey tries to avoid it but Peters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Massey to the ground. Massey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peters shoots in for a takedown but Massey shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Peters is predictable there
and Massey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Massey.
Massey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Massey at a distance.
Massey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Massey throws a head kick but Peters moves out of range.
Ian Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Massey. No joy for Peters on that attempt.
Massey throws a big counter combination but Peters scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Raleigh Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Peters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters closes the distance and pushes Massey back into the cage.
Massey manages to break the clinch.
Peters misses with a takedown
and Massey counters with a three punch combo that has Peters backing up. Peters nods at Massey to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey slaps away a takedown attempt from Peters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peters shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Massey is trying to defend but Peters finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Massey is trying to get back to full guard.
Peters missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey wants to improve his position but Peters is controlling well.
Peters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Massey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peters's back!
Massey just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Peters is really stuck here.
Massey controls the position.
Massey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey punishes Peters with strikes from the back mount.
Massey controlling well, preventing Peters from escaping the position.
Peters looks winded!
Massey lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Massey.
I would not like to be Peters right now.
Peters is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Massey avoiding Peters 's attempts to control his hands.
Massey controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey is landing with strikes. Peters can't take much more of this.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Peters's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Raleigh Massey 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.
Peters has his takedown stuffed
and Massey counters by moving into the clinch.
Massey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Peters pulls his leg out and moves away.
Massey takes one on the button.
Peters has Massey up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters manages to break the clinch.
Peters goes for a double leg but Massey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Massey continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Massey counters by moving into the clinch.
Raleigh Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Peters.
Peters is breathing heavily.
Peters is fighting off a takedown attempt but Massey is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Peters to the mat. Peters regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Peters controls Massey momentarily but Massey frees himself.
Peters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Massey controls the pace.
Massey throws a big elbow that misses.
Peters keeping moving, preventing Massey from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey is standing up over Peters. Peters looks to escape but Massey dives into side control.
Peters is trying to escape the position but Massey is controlling the position.
Peters wants to control but Massey postures up.
Massey tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Massey takes a little break here. Peters wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Massey tries for a kimura but Peters is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters is being controlled here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peters takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Massey controlling from side mount.
Peters tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Massey easily slips into full mount!
Peters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Massey controlling the pace for now.
Massey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Peters?
Peters is in a horrible position here. Massey smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Massey prevents Peters from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massey cracks Peters with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Massey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Massey.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Raleigh Massey dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Peters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Massey.
Peters lands a head kick!
It looks like Raleigh Massey has been cut.
Peters misses with a takedown attempt
and Massey counters with a two punch combo.
Peters shoots and misses
and Massey counters with a series of strikes. Peters will be more careful next time no doubt.
Massey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Peters back to the cage. Massey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Peters misses with a few strikes there.
Peters fails with the takedown
and Massey counters with a left and a right that stings Peters.
Raleigh Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Peters.
Peters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey closes the distance and pushes Peters back into the cage.
Massey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Massey clinches up against the cage.
Massey really is a fat lump.
Massey pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Massey is on top in guard.
Massey throws an elbow that misses. Peters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Massey's guard. Nice move by Peters!
Massey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peters's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Massey is aware though and is defending well.
Massey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peters can do to turn this around?
Massey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Massey is working Peters over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peters has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Massey is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Peters.
Massey decides to stand up, so the ref orders Peters to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Massey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raleigh Massey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Massey counters by clinching up.
Massey breaks from the clinch.
Massey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peters circles away quickly and effectively.
Peters gets caught napping as Massey dives in and scores a takedown. Peters manages to retain guard.
Raleigh Massey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Massey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peters has momentary wrist control but Massey slips an elbow through the middle.
Massey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peters's head.
Massey with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Massey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Massey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Massey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ian Peters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raleigh Massey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Massey 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raleigh Massey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Massey 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raleigh Massey!
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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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