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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Gummybear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class).
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 , fighting out of , James Randall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of , fighting out of , Bart Gummybear!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gummybear tries to sprawl but Randall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Randall is working for an americana but Gummybear has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Randall was thinking about the submission.
Randall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gummybear swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gummybear tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Randall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gummybear is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gummybear managing to control the position.
Gummybear really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Randall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummybear is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Randall is controlling him.
Gummybear trying to control the position.
Randall won't allow Gummybear to get back to his feet.
Randall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Randall throws a strike but Gummybear rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Randall is on top in guard.
Gummybear pulls Randall in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randall looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gummybear wants to hit a sweep here but Randall passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gummybear there!
Gummybear is in all sorts of trouble here.
Randall landing shots from mount.
Randall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gummybear is looking to escape.
Randall thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gummybear in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gummybear wants to control but Randall is having none of it.
Randall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gummybear is looking to escape.
Randall thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Randall looking for a guillotine from mount but Gummybear is having none of it.
Randall is breathing heavily.
Randall unloads with some shots from mount but Gummybear bucks and avoids them well.
Gummybear is looking to improve his position but Randall isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randall unloading with bombs!
Randall won't let Gummybear get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Randall moves to the back position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gummybear preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Randall.
Gummybear wants to escape the position.
Gummybear defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Randall's arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gummybear wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Randall dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Randall closes the distance and clinches up with Gummybear, looking for a takedown. Randall pushes Gummybear against the cage but Gummybear circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Randall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gummybear has managed to clinch.
Randall could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gummybear drops down looking for an ankle pick but Randall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gummybear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Randall working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gummybear wants a takedown.
Gummybear manages to break the clinch.
Randall shoots in for a takedown but Gummybear shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Randall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gummybear wants to clinch.
Randall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gummybear has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Randall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall tries to keep at a distance but Gummybear has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gummybear decides to pull guard.
Randall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Randall throwing strikes but missing.
Gummybear is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Randall postures up in Gummybear's guard and throws a big left but Gummybear blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randall being controlled here momentarily.
Randall throws a big right hand that misses.
Randall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Randall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Randall won't allow Gummybear to sweep him here.
Gummybear keeping moving, preventing Randall from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James Randall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Gummybear scores with a four punch combination!
Gummybear shoots for a double leg takedown but Randall sprawls well. He's pushed Gummybear's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gummybear stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gummybear wants it to stay on the feet.
Gummybear stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gummybear wants it to stay on the feet.
Gummybear throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randall's waist but Randall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gummybear off to one side.
Gummybear throws a combination. Randall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gummybear tries to clinch but Randall moves out of range.
Gummybear drives through and clinches with Randall against the cage.
Gummybear holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gummybear breaks from the clinch.
Gummybear tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randall defends well and Gummybear ends up having to push Randall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gummybear wants to clinch up but Randall keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gummybear pushes Randall up against the cage in a clinch.
Gummybear is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gummybear jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Randall walks away with a smile on his face. Gummybear gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gummybear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Gummybear.
Gummybear drags the fight down to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gummybear keeping moving, preventing Randall from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gummybear controlling Randall's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Gummybear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gummybear moves into the clinch.
Gummybear lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Randall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gummybear pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gummybear closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gummybear is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Randall to keep the fight standing.
Gummybear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gummybear wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummybear wants to clinch up but Randall keeps it at a distance.
Randall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gummybear avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gummybear scores with a body shot.
Gummybear tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Randall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gummybear tries to close the distance and clinch but Randall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Randall attempts a counter takedown but Gummybear avoids it well and moves away.
Bart Gummybear seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Randall shoots in and bounces Gummybear off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gummybear uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gummybear shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gummybear gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gummybear breaks from the clinch.
Gummybear tries to clinch but Randall is having none of it.
Randall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Randall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gummybear rushes Randall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gummybear jumps guard but Randall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
James Randall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Gummybear.
Gummybear decides to pull guard.
Randall postures up in Gummybear's guard and throws a big left but Gummybear blocks it.
Randall pushing down on Gummybear's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Randall is thwarting Gummybear's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Randall trying to pass the guard but Gummybear defending well.
Gummybear looks like he's trying to stand up.
Randall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gummybear defends it well.
Randall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gummybear sees it coming and defends easily.
Randall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gummybear is just riding it out for now. Randall eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Gummybear trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Randall. No joy for Gummybear on that attempt.
Gummybear dives in and grabs Randall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Randall pushes down on Gummybear's head and hops out.
Randall feinted with a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Gummybear comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gummybear 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Gummybear!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
33% |
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