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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Small Beany (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edric Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Small Beany has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Small Beany!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edric Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beany misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baratheon.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Baratheon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Baratheon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beany throws out the jab.
Baratheon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beany's guard.
Baratheon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beany manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baratheon manages to get himself to full guard.
Beany loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beany drops back looking for a leg! Baratheon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baratheon manages to kick Beany off! Beany jumps back into Baratheon's guard.
Beany postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baratheon wants to sweep here but Beany controlling him for the moment.
Baratheon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beany. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baratheon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beany might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beany stopping the sweep attempt from Baratheon.
Baratheon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beany could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Baratheon wants to sweep but no luck.
Baratheon is controlling Beany's posture.
Baratheon is continuing to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baratheon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baratheon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two 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.
The adventures of Baratheon the control monster continue. Boring.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baratheon avoids the body shot from Beany.
Baratheon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beany displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baratheon.
Baratheon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beany's guard.
Beany is looking for a triangle but Baratheon pushes his legs off easily.
Baratheon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Beany throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baratheon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beany looking for a guillotine here but Baratheon defends easily.
Beany not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon throws a strike but Beany rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baratheon holds on and takes a little breather.
Baratheon keeping moving, preventing Beany from controlling successfully.
Baratheon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Beany trying to control but Baratheon is working from the bottom.
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.
Baratheon controlling the position.
Let's hope that Baratheon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beany misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beany gets caught flat footed, as Baratheon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beany is trying to keep Baratheon in close.
Beany preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Small Beany will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baratheon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beany's half guard.
Baratheon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beany knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beany is looking for a sweep. Baratheon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baratheon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Baratheon slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baratheon slips a nice elbow through Beany's hands, connecting with Beany's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon lands with a punch from half guard.
Baratheon throwing shots but Beany is blocking nicely.
Baratheon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beany keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baratheon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baratheon connects with a nice short shot to Beany's temple.
Baratheon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Baratheon throwing shots but Beany is blocking nicely.
Baratheon thows a huge punch but Beany dodges it nicely.
Baratheon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Baratheon.
Baratheon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baratheon is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baratheon lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Baratheon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Baratheon lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Baratheon there.
Baratheon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beany's head.
Beany regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Baratheon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baratheon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baratheon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Baratheon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beany swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baratheon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Baratheon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beany works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baratheon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Baratheon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baratheon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beany swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baratheon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Edric Baratheon has got the better of the ground game so far.
More stalling from Baratheon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baratheon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Beany to the mat! Beany manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baratheon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baratheon throws a big right hand that misses.
Baratheon 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edric Baratheon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Baratheon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Baratheon stays in close to Beany's body and controls the position.
Beany trying to keep a closed guard but Baratheon is proving a slippery customer.
Baratheon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beany is keeping the position for now.
Baratheon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beany avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baratheon throws an elbow that misses. Beany uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baratheon's guard. Nice move by Beany!
Baratheon managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Baratheon.
Beany throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baratheon holds on and takes a little breather.
Baratheon wants to sweep here but Beany controlling him for the moment.
Baratheon is pulling down on Beany's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baratheon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baratheon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baratheon throws an elbow that misses. Beany uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baratheon's guard. Nice move by Beany!
Beany working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baratheon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beany trying to control but Baratheon is working from the bottom.
Baratheon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Baratheon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baratheon throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Beany trying to control but Baratheon is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baratheon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baratheon lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baratheon wants to pass the guard but Beany is keeping the position.
Baratheon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baratheon wants to pass the guard but Beany is keeping the position.
Baratheon throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edric Baratheon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baratheon 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edric Baratheon!
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RATING
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