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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LaDanian Tomlinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Beckham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
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245 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, LaDanian Tomlinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, David Beckham!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomlinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Beckham shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Tomlinson as Beckham shoots in.
Tomlinson shoots in for a takedown but Beckham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tomlinson scores a takedown into full mount!
Tomlinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tomlinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Beckham wants to hold on but Tomlinson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Beckham tries to hold on but Tomlinson postures up.
Tomlinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Beckham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tomlinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beckham is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LaDanian Tomlinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LaDanian Tomlinson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tomlinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beckham counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tomlinson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tomlinson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Beckham moves in looking to clinch but Tomlinson pushes him off.
Tomlinson misses with a takedown
so Beckham counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beckham trying to control but Tomlinson is working from the bottom.
Beckham wants to get up but he can't break Tomlinson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomlinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Beckham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tomlinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beckham looking to sit in guard and control but Tomlinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Beckham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tomlinson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham wants to stand but Tomlinson is controlling the position.
Tomlinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beckham is pushing Tomlinson's head away, looking to escape. Tomlinson manages to hold on to the position though.
Beckham can't do much from the bottom here.
Tomlinson has control of an arm but Beckham manages to advance to Tomlinson's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomlinson trying to control the hands but Beckham won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Beckham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on LaDanian Tomlinson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Beckham moves in looking to clinch but Tomlinson pushes him off.
Beckham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beckham tries to clinch there but Tomlinson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham with a poor takedown
and Tomlinson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tomlinson.
Beckham wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tomlinson is now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beckham missing with punches from the bottom.
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.
Beckham wants to get back to full guard.
Beckham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beckham wants to control but Tomlinson passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckham tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Tomlinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Beckham is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beckham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tomlinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that's the end of the fight!
LaDanian Tomlinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tomlinson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for LaDanian Tomlinson!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for LaDanian Tomlinson!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for LaDanian Tomlinson!
LaDanian Tomlinson wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
9% |
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