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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sgt Parrotface (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 Sgt Parrotface was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Gibbons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sgt Parrotface!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parrotface tries to clinch but Gibbons moves out of range.
Parrotface wants to clinch.
Sgt Parrotface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbons fails with the takedown.
Parrotface closes the distance and pushes Gibbons back into the cage.
Gibbons is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Parrotface has eaten all the pies!
Parrotface has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gibbons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gibbons has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Parrotface is trying to keep an underhook but Gibbons manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Parrotface is trying to stand up here but Gibbons is controlling him well.
Gibbons tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Parrotface.
Gibbons trying to control the action but Parrotface is working from the bottom.
Gibbons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parrotface's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parrotface is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gibbons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Parrotface is looking to control Gibbons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parrotface avoid being mounted?
Gibbons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parrotface keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Parrotface tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parrotface tries to clinch there but Gibbons circles away.
Gibbons throws a right hand that Parrotface ducks under and follows up with a left that Parrotface also avoids with ease.
Gibbons keeps the fight on the outside.
Parrotface doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibbons circles away.
Parrotface decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two 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.
Gibbons is looking to improve his position.
Gibbons gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbons working a defensive guard here.
Gibbons keeping moving, preventing Parrotface from controlling successfully.
Parrotface got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gibbons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parrotface has managed to get both his arms back between Gibbons's legs - danger averted.
Gibbons looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Parrotface puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gibbons is breathing heavily.
Parrotface thows a huge punch but Gibbons dodges it nicely.
Gibbons wants to control but Parrotface is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parrotface wants to take a breather but Gibbons is having none of it.
Parrotface lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parrotface tries to stand and escape but Gibbons is controlling the position.
Parrotface keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gibbons gets back to full guard.
Parrotface trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gibbons manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gibbons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gibbons won't allow Parrotface to sweep him here.
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.
Gibbons content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gibbons tries to free his leg and advance position but Parrotface is retaining full guard.
Gibbons passes into half guard.
Gibbons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gibbons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gibbons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parrotface's head.
Gibbons is keen to just control but Parrotface is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbons stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Parrotface to get to his feet.
Gibbons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parrotface counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sgt Parrotface will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gibbons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Parrotface is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gibbons.
Parrotface closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Parrotface tries for a kimura but Gibbons is defending well.
Parrotface stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gibbons misses with a takedown attempt
and Parrotface counters by moving into the clinch.
Parrotface stops a takedown attempt from Gibbons.
Gibbons gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Parrotface is defending against the submission attempts here by Gibbons.
Parrotface is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gibbons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gibbons's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons can't escape the position.
Gibbons manages to reverse the position and now he's in Parrotface's guard. Nice work there by Gibbons.
Gibbons tries to stand but Parrotface is controlling from the bottom.
Gibbons thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gibbons trying to move into half guard but instead Parrotface has managed to sweep!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibbons is on top in guard.
Gibbons trying to control but Parrotface is working from the bottom.
Gibbons wants to stand but Parrotface has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Parrotface is trying to control the position but Gibbons postures up.
Parrotface looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gibbons trying to control the position from guard on top but Parrotface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parrotface is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parrotface utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gibbons pushes down on Parrotface's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Parrotface flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gibbons shoots for a takedown but Parrotface saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Gibbons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Parrotface. No joy for Gibbons on that attempt.
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.
Parrotface feints and as Gibbons raises his hands in defense, Parrotface changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parrotface preventing the sweep.
Parrotface keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gibbons's head.
Parrotface thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Parrotface wants to control from the top but Gibbons keeps moving.
Gibbons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parrotface defends well.
Gibbons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parrotface is aware though and is defending well.
Gibbons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parrotface doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parrotface manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sgt Parrotface will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gibbons swats away the attempt to clinch by Parrotface.
Gibbons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parrotface counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Parrotface.
Gibbons working for submissions but it's allowed Parrotface to get to half guard.
Parrotface not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Parrotface is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gibbons tries to get to full guard but Parrotface has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parrotface is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gibbons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parrotface pulls his head out easily.
Parrotface is trying to control. Gibbons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Parrotface thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gibbons makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gibbons.
Gibbons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gibbons is looking for a triangle but Parrotface pushes his legs off easily.
That's two 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.
Gibbons keeping moving, preventing Parrotface from controlling successfully.
Parrotface tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbons is retaining full guard.
Gibbons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parrotface.
Gibbons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gibbons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parrotface can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gibbons working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Parrotface has passed into half guard!
Sgt Parrotface is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parrotface passes to side control.
Gibbons manages to work his way to half guard, despite Parrotface's best efforts.
Parrotface prevents Gibbons from improving his position.
Parrotface is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gibbons sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four 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.
Gibbons is looking to control Parrotface's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gibbons avoid being mounted?
Gibbons is looking for a sweep. Parrotface is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gibbons wants to get back to full guard but Parrotface has passed into side control.
Parrotface with a couple of short strikes.
Ash Gibbons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gibbons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Parrotface wants to control the pace but Gibbons is squirming around nicely.
Gibbons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sgt Parrotface comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parrotface 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sgt Parrotface!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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