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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Anton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Anton!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Anton is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Armstrong.
Anton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Armstrong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anton fails to land the takedown.
Michael Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Anton.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Anton is having none of it.
Anton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Armstrong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Armstrong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Armstrong is looking to clinch.
Armstrong lands with a slapping head kick.
Armstrong looks to land a combination. Anton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Anton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Armstrong - the referee stops the clock and Anton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Armstrong. Anton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Armstrong rushes Anton and presses him up against the cage.
Anton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Armstrong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Anton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Armstrong scores with a punch to the head.
Anton keeps the fight on the outside.
Armstrong pushes Anton up against the cage in a clinch.
Anton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Armstrong closes the distance and pushes Anton back into the cage.
Armstrong lands a good knee to the midsection. Anton won't want to take too many of those.
Anton looks gassed!
Anton avoiding damage as Armstrong throws knees to the body.
Anton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Armstrong as Anton shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a nice head kick!
Armstrong lands a head kick. Anton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Armstrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Armstrong wants to clinch up but Anton keeps it at a distance.
Anton blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
Anton feints and as Armstrong raises his hands in defense, Anton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong wants to stand but Anton is controlling the position.
Armstrong trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong wants to stand but Anton is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Armstrong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Armstrong wants it to stay on the feet.
Armstrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Anton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Armstrong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armstrong is looking to clinch.
Armstrong jabs Anton right on the nose. Anton blinks but takes it well.
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.
A left and a right from Armstrong both land. Nice combination.
Armstrong tries to clinch up but Anton circles away and keeps his distance.
Armstrong wants to clinch.
Armstrong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Armstrong clinches up against the cage.
Anton wants a takedown but no success here.
Anton is trying to drag Armstrong to the mat but Armstrong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anton takes an elbow to the temple.
Armstrong lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong lands a left hand.
Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head.
Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Armstrong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Armstrong throws a combination. Anton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Anton looks for a takedown but Armstrong sprawls well.
Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Armstrong - that landed with a thud.
Armstrong lands a right hand.
Armstrong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Armstrong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armstrong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anton up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Armstrong.
Armstrong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Michael Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Armstrong drives through and clinches with Anton against the cage.
Armstrong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Anton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anton is breathing heavily.
Armstrong landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong cracks Anton with a nice body shot.
Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong scores with a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a head kick.
Armstrong cracks the inside of Anton's front leg.
Armstrong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anton tries to keep at a distance but Armstrong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Armstrong obliges.
Armstrong is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Armstrong for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Armstrong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anton's defenses.
Armstrong stops a takedown attempt from Anton.
Michael Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Anton.
Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head.
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong is working the combinations to good effect here.
Armstrong lands a really nice looking cross but Anton seems unphased.
Anton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch.
Anton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Armstrong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Armstrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anton backwards.
Armstrong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Armstrong stalling in the clinch.
Armstrong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Anton or perhaps it was just good defense by Armstrong which made him look bad.
Armstrong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Armstrong.
Anton shoots in looking for a takedown. Armstrong tries to sprawl out of it but Anton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Armstrong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Armstrong looks to land a combination. Anton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Armstrong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anton.
Michael Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Anton is having none of it.
Anton shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense.
Anton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armstrong scores with a three punch combo!
Anton keeps the fight on the outside.
Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head.
Armstrong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the side of Anton's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a damaging elbow.
Armstrong lands a left hand.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anton can do to turn this around?
Anton jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Anton around his waist. Anton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Armstrong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Armstrong wants to clinch up but Anton keeps it at a distance.
Armstrong pushes Anton up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armstrong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anton fails to land the takedown.
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Armstrong dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Anton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Armstrong defends it nicely.
Armstrong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Armstrong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Anton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Anton moves out of range.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michael Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Anton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong drives through and clinches with Anton against the cage.
Armstrong slowing the pace effectively.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the side of Anton's head.
Anton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Armstrong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armstrong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the body.
Anton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Michael Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Armstrong has Anton up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Armstrong lands a right hand.
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Armstrong clinches.
Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Armstrong scores with a four punch combination!
Armstrong rushes Anton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Anton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Armstrong moves into the clinch.
Anton jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Anton around his waist. Anton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Anton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Armstrong's waist but Armstrong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anton off to one side.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong clinches with his opponent.
Armstrong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Armstrong connects with a knee to the head.
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Anton takes one to the chin there.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Anton ducks under and follows up with a left that Anton also avoids with ease.
Armstrong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anton on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong scores with a hook to the body. Anton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is pressed up against the cage. Anton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Armstrong down to the mat. Armstrong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Armstrong darts in and clinches Anton up against the cage.
Michael Armstrong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Armstrong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Armstrong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anton backwards.
Armstrong stalling against the cage.
Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anton keeps the fight on the outside.
Anton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong slowing the pace effectively.
Armstrong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Anton has a takedown stuffed.
Armstrong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anton if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a combination. Anton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Armstrong lands a two punch combo.
Michael Armstrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Anton shoots in for a double leg but Armstrong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Armstrong rushes Anton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Anton keeps the fight on the outside.
Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Anton circles away.
Armstrong has Anton up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steven Anton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right handed body shot lands from Anton.
Anton fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Armstrong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Armstrong!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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