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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leg Sweeperton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suffer Thyme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeperton comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Body Girl. 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 Suffer Thyme was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leg Sweeperton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Suffer Thyme!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweeperton has a takedown stuffed.
Thyme displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sweeperton.
Thyme is looking to slow Sweeperton down with leg kicks.
Sweeperton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thyme.
Sweeperton fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leg Sweeperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sweeperton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thyme lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leg Sweeperton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweeperton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thyme just misses with a punch to the body.
Sweeperton throws a head kick that misses
and Thyme counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sweeperton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thyme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sweeperton shoots in looking for a takedown but Thyme manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sweeperton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton throws a poor cross that misses
and Thyme counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thyme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sweeperton gets the takedown into side control.
Sweeperton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sweeperton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sweeperton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thyme, who protects the arm well.
Thyme tries to escape but Sweeperton is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton trying to control the position but Thyme is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thyme wants to get back to his feet.
Sweeperton tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sweeperton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton trying to control the position but Thyme is working away.
Sweeperton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thyme, who protects the arm well.
Thyme prevents Sweeperton from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thyme is not content to let Sweeperton control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thyme bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sweeperton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thyme as he avoids it easily.
Thyme misses the shot to the body.
Sweeperton looks to score with a jab to the body but Thyme is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sweeperton takes one on the button.
Sweeperton looks for a takedown but Thyme sprawls well.
Sweeperton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Suffer Thyme will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Thyme.
Sweeperton throws a low kick but Thyme avoids it.
Sweeperton shoots in and bounces Thyme off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sweeperton wants to pass the guard but Thyme is keeping the position.
Thyme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sweeperton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sweeperton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sweeperton looking to sit in guard and control but Thyme gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thyme wants to stand but Sweeperton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton keeping moving, preventing Thyme from controlling successfully.
Thyme wants to stand but Sweeperton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sweeperton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thyme must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thyme tries to stand but Sweeperton is controlling from the bottom.
Sweeperton is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thyme throws a hook but Sweeperton avoids it easily.
Thyme misses with a hook. Sweeperton ducked under it nicely.
Thyme lands a nice shot to the body.
Sweeperton shoots in looking for a takedown but Thyme manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sweeperton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thyme throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Sweeperton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sweeperton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thyme tries to avoid it but Sweeperton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thyme to the ground. Thyme escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thyme lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Suffer Thyme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sweeperton misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thyme slaps away a takedown attempt from Sweeperton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leg Sweeperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A leg kick checked by Thyme.
Sweeperton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sweeperton taking a break here but Thyme is having none of it and regains half guard.
Thyme is looking to escape.
Sweeperton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thyme sees it coming and defends easily.
Sweeperton is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton controlling the action here.
Sweeperton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sweeperton wants to work for an arm triangle but Thyme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Sweeperton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sweeperton throws a looping overhand right but Thyme ducks down to avoid it.
Sweeperton throws a head kick that misses.
Thyme scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sweeperton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thyme is fending him off so far but Sweeperton persists. Nope, Thyme circles away and we're back to standing.
Sweeperton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thyme finds it's way round the side to connect with Sweeperton's head.
Sweeperton misses with an uppercut
and Thyme counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thyme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sweeperton was well out of range. Poor timing from Thyme.
Sweeperton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thyme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sweeperton fails with a takedown attempt.
Thyme connects with a right hand. Sweeperton shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thyme punishes Sweeperton's body with a nice straight punch.
Thyme listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck for Sweeperton with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leg Sweeperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thyme.
Sweeperton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thyme tries to avoid it but Sweeperton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thyme to the ground. Thyme escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thyme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sweeperton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Sweeperton with that takedown attempt.
Sweeperton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sweeperton there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thyme.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thyme tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Thyme.
Thyme lands with a right hand.
Thyme scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sweeperton walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Thyme.
Thyme jabs Sweeperton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thyme connects with an inside leg kick.
Sweeperton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sweeperton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thyme connects with an inside leg kick.
Thyme lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thyme connects with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thyme lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sweeperton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sweeperton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sweeperton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thyme lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Thyme lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sweeperton doesn't seem phased though.
Thyme cracks Sweeperton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thyme scores with a punch to the head.
Thyme has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thyme lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thyme swinging wildly here.
Thyme attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton fails with the takedown.
Thyme tries to clinch there but Sweeperton circles away.
Thyme cracks Sweeperton with an open hand slap.
Sweeperton checks the leg kick.
Sweeperton tries for a takedown but Thyme sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Thyme there.
Sweeperton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thyme's waist but Thyme gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sweeperton off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thyme, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Sweeperton misses
and Thyme counters with a good, hard body kick but Sweeperton shrugs it off.
Nice uppercut there from Thyme.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suffer Thyme really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice jab there from Thyme.
Thyme tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sweeperton is able to avoid easily.
Thyme defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sweeperton.
Sweeperton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sweeperton ducks right into an uppercut from Thyme.
Thyme connects with a body shot that sends Sweeperton's belly button to the back.
Thyme lands a jab to the nose.
Thyme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sweeperton.
Sweeperton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thyme swivels and escapes.
Sweeperton moves forwards but Thyme connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thyme throws a wild body kick that Sweeperton sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thyme scores with a jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thyme lands a right hook to the body.
Sweeperton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thyme feints and then cracks Sweeperton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sweeperton down.
Thyme moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thyme.
Sweeperton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sweeperton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thyme lands a body shot.
Thyme with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thyme lands a leg kick that knocks Sweeperton off balance momentarily.
Thyme looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick from Thyme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thyme throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thyme fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sweeperton.
Sweeperton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thyme with a nice cross.
That kick from Thyme tenderised Sweeperton's leg. Sweeperton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thyme throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thyme lands a head shot.
Thyme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sweeperton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thyme is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thyme will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sweeperton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Thyme lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sweeperton doesn't seem phased though.
Sweeperton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thyme avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leg Sweeperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thyme lands a jab to Sweeperton's midsection.
Thyme with a nice cross.
Thyme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sweeperton misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Thyme.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton scores with a hook.
Sweeperton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thyme quickly recovers to half guard.
Sweeperton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sweeperton wants to pass to mount but Thyme is defending the position.
Sweeperton throwing shots but Thyme is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sweeperton stalling away here and it's allowed Thyme to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sweeperton wants to control from the top but Thyme keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suffer Thyme dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Thyme.
Sweeperton has a takedown stuffed.
Sweeperton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sweeperton shoots in but no luck this time.
Sweeperton closes the distance and clinches up with Thyme, looking for a takedown. Sweeperton pushes Thyme against the cage but Thyme circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leg Sweeperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thyme scores with a hook to the body. Sweeperton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Thyme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thyme scores with a nice strike.
A cross from Thyme lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thyme fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thyme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sweeperton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thyme looks to score with a jab to the body but Sweeperton is just out of range.
Sweeperton staying out of range there.
Sweeperton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thyme.
Sweeperton misses with a looping left.
Sweeperton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thyme.
Good exchange - Thyme coming out on top.
Thyme connects with a leg kick. Sweeperton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thyme keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Thyme.
Sweeperton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thyme cracks Sweeperton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sweeperton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thyme throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Thyme. No joy for Sweeperton on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thyme connects with an inside leg kick.
Thyme fakes the leg kick and cracks Sweeperton in the body.
Thyme tests Sweeperton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Thyme. No joy for Sweeperton on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Thyme.
Sweeperton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thyme scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sweeperton walks into a straight right hand from Thyme.
Sweeperton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thyme pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sweeperton back to the cage. Thyme follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thyme misses the shot to the body.
Thyme throws a solid leg kick but Sweeperton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thyme.
Sweeperton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sweeperton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thyme circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thyme with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thyme slaps away a takedown attempt from Sweeperton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thyme.
Sweeperton checks a low kick from Thyme.
Thyme displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sweeperton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thyme scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leg Sweeperton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suffer Thyme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sweeperton closes the distance and clinches up with Thyme, looking for a takedown. Sweeperton pushes Thyme against the cage but Thyme circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suffer Thyme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thyme has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suffer Thyme!
Suffer Thyme is the new welterweight champion!
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