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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Balmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Lanshirer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toby Lanshirer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Balmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Toby Lanshirer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lanshirer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Balmer has time to react.
Lanshirer 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.
Lanshirer won't allow Balmer to sweep him here.
Balmer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lanshirer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Balmer keeping moving, preventing Lanshirer from controlling successfully.
Balmer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Balmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balmer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lanshirer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Balmer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lanshirer passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balmer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lanshirer pulls his head out easily.
Balmer is breathing heavily.
Lanshirer is looking to take a break and control but Balmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balmer wants to get back to full guard.
Balmer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lanshirer pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balmer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lanshirer working the head and body with strikes.
Balmer is looking to improve his position.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Lanshirer.
Balmer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lanshirer. Lanshirer obviously looking to wear him down.
Lanshirer wants to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lanshirer.
Lanshirer controlling the position.
Balmer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lanshirer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanshirer advances to full mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Balmer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lanshirer controlling the pace for now.
Lanshirer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balmer is desperately trying to improve his position but Lanshirer has a good base and remains in mount.
Balmer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Balmer tries to break free.
Lanshirer trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lanshirer is hanging on to Balmer's back as he tries to escape.
Balmer is working hard here to advance position.
Balmer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lanshirer.
Lanshirer is persistently looking for the submission but Balmer is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Lanshirer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Balmer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lanshirer wants to improve his position but Balmer is controlling well.
Balmer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Balmer seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balmer is working for a kimura but Lanshirer is defending it quite comfortably.
Balmer is pressing down on Lanshirer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lanshirer is holding on for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lanshirer is trying to maintain the position but Balmer is very close to passing his half guard.
Balmer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lanshirer moves into full guard.
That's two 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.
Balmer passes Lanshirer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lanshirer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balmer is working away from the top position though.
Balmer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lanshirer defends it well.
Lanshirer is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balmer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lanshirer is just riding it out for now. Balmer eventually gives up the hold.
Lanshirer tries to get to full guard but Balmer has control of the leg.
Balmer is thwarting Lanshirer's attempts to control the position.
Balmer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lanshirer's head.
Balmer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lanshirer defending well though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lanshirer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Balmer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanshirer keeping full guard, as Balmer tries to pass.
Balmer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Balmer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Balmer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lanshirer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Balmer but great work by Lanshirer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balmer is looking for a sweep.
Lanshirer gets to mount! Balmer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Balmer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lanshirer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lanshirer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balmer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balmer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Balmer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balmer is trying to work for a kimura but Lanshirer is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanshirer is trying to maintain the position but Balmer is very close to passing his half guard.
Balmer is looking to advance position but Lanshirer won't allow it.
Lanshirer is trying to stand back up but Balmer is controlling him
Balmer is working for a submission of some sort.
Lanshirer wants to control but Balmer is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Balmer trying to mount his opponent but Lanshirer defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lanshirer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Balmer counters with a takedown into side control.
Balmer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lanshirer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Balmer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lanshirer, who protects the arm well.
Balmer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lanshirer has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balmer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lanshirer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Balmer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balmer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lanshirer struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Balmer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Balmer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lanshirer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lanshirer misses with a takedown attempt
and Balmer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lanshirer!
Balmer is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Balmer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Balmer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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