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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
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190 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitchell Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gunner Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong tries to bum rush Webb with a series of wild strikes but Webb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown by Webb or perhaps it was just good defense by Armstrong which made him look bad.
Armstrong pushes Webb up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Webb walks away with a smile on his face. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Armstrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Webb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Armstrong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Armstrong is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong controlling from side mount.
Webb manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Armstrong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Armstrong not doing much here.
Armstrong tries to stand but can't do so whilst Webb controls his leg.
Armstrong controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Webb tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Webb with a poor takedown
and Armstrong counters with a head kick. That will keep Webb thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Webb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Armstrong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Webb to the mat! Webb manages to get full guard.
Armstrong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Webb controlling Armstrong's posture.
Webb keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Armstrong preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Armstrong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Armstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong gets the takedown into side control.
Armstrong is looking to take a break and control but Webb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Webb tries to control but Armstrong manages to take his back.
Armstrong wants to control but Webb is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Webb is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Armstrong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Armstrong is not going to allow Webb to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Webb staying busy and making it hard for Armstrong to control.
Webb tries to escape the position.
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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Despite being in the dominant position, Gunner Armstrong just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Webb closes the distance but Armstrong moves to the side
and Armstrong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but Webb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Webb dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Webb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Webb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gunner Armstrong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Webb tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Armstrong counters by moving into the clinch.
Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Webb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armstrong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Webb tries to avoid it but Armstrong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Webb to the ground. Webb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Webb gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Armstrong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb looking to stall.
Webb looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb has Armstrong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Armstrong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Webb gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Armstrong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Webb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webb is trying to stall.
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Webb tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong counters with a single leg into guard. Webb didn't expect that.
Armstrong preventing the sweep.
Armstrong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Webb's guard.
Armstrong decides to stand and escape the position.
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong pushes Webb up against the cage in a clinch.
Webb has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Armstrong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Armstrong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Webb uses from the top position.
Webb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Webb wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Webb shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Armstrong counters with a one-two to the body.
Webb fails with the takedown
and Armstrong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Webb's guard.
Mitchell Webb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Webb trying to keep a closed guard but Armstrong is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Armstrong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Armstrong!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
22% |
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