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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Speedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uhtred Bebbanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speedy comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete Speedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uhtred Bebbanburg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speedy misses with a hook to the body
and Bebbanburg counters with a shoot takedown. Speedy fights it but they end up in 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.
Bebbanburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Speedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bebbanburg.
Bebbanburg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Speedy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Speedy looking to control.
Bebbanburg throws a big right hand that misses.
Bebbanburg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bebbanburg working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Speedy wants to sweep here but Bebbanburg controlling him for the moment.
Bebbanburg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bebbanburg is looking to work some ground and pound but Speedy has wrist control.
Speedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg throws a big elbow that misses.
Speedy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bebbanburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Speedy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bebbanburg is looking to work some ground and pound but Speedy has wrist control.
Speedy wants to sweep here but Bebbanburg controlling him for the moment.
Speedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Speedy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bebbanburg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bebbanburg slips nicely into half guard.
Bebbanburg is taking a breather. Speedy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speedy is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speedy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bebbanburg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Speedy defending well though.
Bebbanburg looks to land a strike but Speedy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bebbanburg throws a big right hand that misses.
Bebbanburg landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bebbanburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Speedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg working some strikes from top position.
Bebbanburg postures up in Speedy's guard and throws a big left but Speedy blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bebbanburg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Speedy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bebbanburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Speedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bebbanburg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bebbanburg throwing strikes from guard but Speedy blocks nicely.
Bebbanburg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bebbanburg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bebbanburg lands a couple of elbows.
Bebbanburg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bebbanburg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Speedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bebbanburg with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bebbanburg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Speedy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bebbanburg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bebbanburg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uhtred Bebbanburg 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.
Bebbanburg shoots in and drives through. Speedy sprawls well.
Bebbanburg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Speedy throws out the jab.
A big left from Speedy misses.
Speedy misses with a lunging right hand
and Bebbanburg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bebbanburg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Speedy manages to get to full guard.
Bebbanburg looking to sit in guard and control but Speedy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedy wants to control from the top but Bebbanburg keeps moving.
Speedy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bebbanburg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Speedy looking to sit in guard and control but Bebbanburg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Speedy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bebbanburg throws a big elbow that misses.
Bebbanburg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Speedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Speedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bebbanburg postures up in Speedy's guard and throws a big left but Speedy blocks it.
Bebbanburg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Speedy keeping moving, preventing Bebbanburg from controlling successfully.
Bebbanburg throwing strikes but missing.
Bebbanburg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bebbanburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Speedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bebbanburg throws a strike but Speedy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Uhtred Bebbanburg has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg trying to keep a closed guard but Speedy is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Speedy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bebbanburg looking to control.
Speedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bebbanburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speedy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bebbanburg is keeping the position for now.
Speedy throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg is trying to control the position but Speedy postures up.
Speedy postures up in Bebbanburg's guard and throws a big left but Bebbanburg blocks it.
Bebbanburg is trying to control the position but Speedy postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Speedy trying to control but Bebbanburg is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Speedy misses with a body punch
and Bebbanburg counters with a nice body shot.
Speedy throws a lazy uppercut
and Bebbanburg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speedy. Bebbanburg does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Speedy rushes Bebbanburg and presses him up against the cage.
Speedy taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Uhtred Bebbanburg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Speedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bebbanburg moves away.
Speedy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Speedy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Speedy thows a huge punch but Bebbanburg dodges it nicely.
Bebbanburg trying to control but Speedy postures up.
Speedy wants to take a breather but Bebbanburg is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speedy is just content to waste time from the top position. Bebbanburg takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bebbanburg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedy wants to control from the top but Bebbanburg keeps moving.
Speedy looking to sit in guard and control but Bebbanburg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bebbanburg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Speedy pulls Bebbanburg in close to his closed guard and prevents Bebbanburg from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bebbanburg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speedy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Speedy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bebbanburg is one step ahead there.
Bebbanburg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bebbanburg trying to control but Speedy is working from the bottom.
Bebbanburg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Speedy's head.
Bebbanburg connects with a couple of short punches.
Bebbanburg postures up in Speedy's guard and throws a big left but Speedy blocks it.
Bebbanburg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Speedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Speedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bebbanburg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Speedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bebbanburg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bebbanburg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Speedy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bebbanburg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pete Speedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Speedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bebbanburg.
Speedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bebbanburg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bebbanburg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Speedy keeping moving, preventing Bebbanburg from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uhtred Bebbanburg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bebbanburg lands a couple of digs.
Speedy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Speedy tries to get out of the position.
Speedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bebbanburg.
Bebbanburg wants to control from the top but Speedy keeps moving.
Bebbanburg throws a big elbow that misses.
Bebbanburg throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bebbanburg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Bebbanburg is pushing down on Speedy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Speedy is fighting to maintain full guard but Bebbanburg has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uhtred Bebbanburg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bebbanburg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uhtred Bebbanburg!
A victorious Uhtred Bebbanburg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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