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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Big Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Phil Big Dog was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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, Ben Sweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Big Dog!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Dog is looking to clinch.
Sweeney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Big Dog tries to clinch up
and Sweeney counters with a left and a right that stings Big Dog.
Big Dog dives in for a single leg takedown but Sweeney sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sweeney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sweeney throws a head kick that misses.
Big Dog has closed the distance and engaged Sweeney in a clinch.
Sweeney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sweeney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Big Dog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Big Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Sweeney circles away.
The crowd cheers as Sweeney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Big Dog doesn't seem phased though.
Big Dog clinches with his opponent.
Sweeney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Big Dog keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sweeney's efforts to push away.
Sweeney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Big Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Sweeney controls the action.
Big Dog lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Dog lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Dog has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sweeney after a bit of a struggle.
Big Dog misses with the head strike.
Sweeney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Big Dog instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Big Dog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Big Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Big Dog working aggressively here.
Sweeney is looking to break free of the clinch but Big Dog has double underhooks.
Sweeney can't break the clinch.
Sweeney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sweeney throws a combination. Big Dog tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Big Dog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sweeney swats away the attempt to clinch by Big Dog.
Big Dog has his takedown stuffed
and Sweeney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ben Sweeney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Big Dog.
Sweeney misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Dog tries to clinch up but Sweeney circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Sweeney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney swings for the body but Big Dog moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Big Dog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sweeney forces Big Dog back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Big Dog.
Sweeney tries to break the clinch but Big Dog is controlling the position.
Big Dog lands a nice knee to the body.
Sweeney is breathing heavily.
Big Dog manages to break the clinch.
Sweeney throws a right hand that Big Dog ducks under and follows up with a left that Big Dog also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Big Dog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Big Dog rushes Sweeney and presses him up against the cage.
Sweeney is trying to break the clinch but Big Dog is controlling him.
Big Dog misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Dog looking to slow down the pace here.
Sweeney dodges an elbow strike from Big Dog.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Dog working aggressively here.
Big Dog manages to break the clinch.
Big Dog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Big Dog rushes Sweeney and presses him up against the cage.
Big Dog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Big Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big Dog tries to stall but Sweeney uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sweeney wants to break free but Big Dog has control.
A short left from Big Dog.
Big Dog stalling in the clinch but Sweeney improves position.
Big Dog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Big Dog misses with an elbow strike.
Big Dog has Sweeney pressed against the cage.
Sweeney blocking some punches.
Sweeney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Dog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Big Dog misses with a few strikes there.
Big Dog moves in looking to clinch but Sweeney pushes him off.
Big Dog closes the distance and clinches up with Sweeney, looking for a takedown. Big Dog pushes Sweeney against the cage but Sweeney circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Big Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Sweeney circles away.
Sweeney lands a jab to Big Dog's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sweeney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Big Dog tries to clinch but Sweeney moves away
enabling Sweeney to counter with a crisp jab.
Big Dog moves into range and clinches up with Sweeney.
Big Dog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Big Dog moves in looking to clinch but Sweeney pushes him off.
Big Dog avoids the head kick by Sweeney.
Big Dog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Big Dog wants to clinch.
Phil Big Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Dog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sweeney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Ben Sweeney will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Big Dog tries to clinch there but Sweeney circles away.
It looked like Sweeney was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Big Dog.
Big Dog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Big Dog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Big Dog tries to clinch up.
Big Dog instigates a clinch.
Sweeney can't break the clinch.
Big Dog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sweeney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ben Sweeney is winning the standup battle so far.
Big Dog tries to clinch but Sweeney moves out of range.
Big Dog drives through and clinches with Sweeney against the cage.
Big Dog works on Sweeney's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Big Dog fails to land.
Sweeney wants to get back to striking at distance but Big Dog won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Big Dog throws an elbow but misses.
Sweeney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Big Dog stalling the fight.
Big Dog wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Dog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Big Dog lands with a light punch inside.
Big Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Sweeney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sweeney.
Big Dog stalls.
Sweeney wants to break free but Big Dog has control.
Sweeney wants to get back to striking at distance but Big Dog won't allow it.
Phil Big Dog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Big Dog gets through Sweeney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Big Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Sweeney controls his hands.
Sweeney breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Sweeney misses.
Sweeney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sweeney throws a nice looking combination but Big Dog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Big Dog clinches up with Sweeney and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Big Dog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Dog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sweeney backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Sweeney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sweeney wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sweeney breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big Dog closes the distance but Sweeney moves to the side
and Sweeney counters with a takedown into side control.
Sweeney prevents Big Dog from escaping the position.
Big Dog is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sweeney wants to control but Big Dog is keeping him busy.
Sweeney has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Big Dog has closed the distance and engaged Sweeney in a clinch.
Big Dog looking to slow down the pace here.
Big Dog keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sweeney's efforts to push away.
Sweeney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Dog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sweeney.
Big Dog lands with a left to the head.
Big Dog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Big Dog.
Big Dog cracks Sweeney with a nice body shot.
Big Dog lands a body punch.
Big Dog lands an uppercut.
Sweeney takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Big Dog.
Big Dog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Big Dog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sweeney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Big Dog.
Sweeney is rocked!
Big Dog tries to pull guard but Sweeney holds him up against the cage and eventually Big Dog drops back down to his feet.
Oh Sweeney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Big Dog jumps guard and drags Sweeney to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sweeney seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney won't allow Big Dog to get back to his feet.
Sweeney gets to his feet - Big Dog follows without any prompting.
Big Dog misses with a series of wild punches.
Sweeney wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Big Dog rushes Sweeney and presses him up against the cage.
Big Dog looking to stall.
Big Dog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Big Dog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sweeney tries to break the clinch but Big Dog is controlling the position.
Sweeney can't break the clinch.
Big Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Big Dog gets through Sweeney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Big Dog is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Big Dog 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!
Big Dog misses with a wild combination.
Sweeney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Big Dog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Big Dog pushes Sweeney up against the cage in a clinch.
Big Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Sweeney.
Sweeney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sweeney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Big Dog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Big Dog scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Big Dog on the inside.
Big Dog effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Dog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sweeney can't break the clinch.
Sweeney blocks an elbow strike.
Big Dog is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sweeney to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney takes a shot to the head.
Big Dog lands a shot to the body.
Sweeney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sweeney is trying to break the clinch but Big Dog is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Big Dog.
Sweeney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Big Dog jumps guard but Sweeney stands there with Big Dog around his waist. Big Dog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ben Sweeney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Big Dog.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Big Dog.
Sweeney has had enough of the clinch but Big Dog keeps him there for the moment.
Big Dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sweeneys head.
Sweeney working hard to break the clinch.
Big Dog lands a hook that snaps the head of Sweeney backwards.
A short left from Big Dog.
Big Dog pushes Sweeney against the cage. Big Dog is working some dirty boxing. Big Dog pushes off with a quick right hook! Sweeney goes down! Sweeney tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Big Dog moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Big Dog!
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