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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Diamond Eyes. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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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 Los Angeles, Samuel Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Timmons !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Timmons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Bill Timmons has been cut.
Timmons misses with an uppercut.
Timmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Timmons does no damage.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Timmons 's head.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Timmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Samuel Jackson has been cut.
Timmons stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Timmons misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Timmons moved out of range.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Timmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Timmons defends it nicely.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timmons tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timmons to the ground. Timmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Timmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Timmons backpedaling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Timmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Timmons counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Timmons to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Timmons does no damage.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Timmons misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Timmons throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Timmons thinking.
Timmons lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Timmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timmons .
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Timmons lands with a right hand.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Timmons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Timmons forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Timmons as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Timmons wants the takedown. Jackson is fighting it off but Timmons persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jackson's guard against the cage.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson working for a triangle but Timmons defends it easily.
Timmons trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Timmons .
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson has his foot on Timmons 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Timmons works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Jackson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Timmons misses with a double jab.
Timmons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Samuel Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Timmons has managed to clinch.
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!
Timmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Timmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmons .
Timmons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bit of stalling here from Timmons .
Jackson tries to stall but Timmons uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Timmons takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Timmons on the inside.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Timmons keeps him there for the moment.
Timmons is working Jackson over against the cage.
Timmons has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Timmons lands with a left to the head.
Timmons lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Timmons wants the takedown. Jackson is fighting it off but Timmons persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jackson's guard against the cage.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Timmons wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Timmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons looking to pass the guard.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Timmons defends well.
Timmons controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timmons is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmons postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Timmons from controlling successfully.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Timmons is controlling him.
Timmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Timmons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Timmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmons works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Timmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Timmons dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Timmons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Timmons advances position into side control!
Timmons landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Timmons lands a decent elbow from side control.
Timmons has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmons tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Timmons with a couple of short strikes.
Timmons has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson taking shots to the head.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Timmons isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timmons drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is not content to let Timmons control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Timmons wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Timmons wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Timmons is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson trying to control here.
Timmons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Timmons .
Timmons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Timmons blocks the strikes from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to roll over but Timmons keeps him under control.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Timmons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Timmons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson is looking to sweep but instead, Timmons has passed into half guard.
Timmons working Jackson over with strikes.
Timmons lands with a punch from half guard.
Timmons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Timmons 's guard.
Jackson pushing down on Timmons 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmons is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Timmons sees it coming and defends easily.
Timmons is trying to control but can't.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Timmons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timmons wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Timmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Timmons 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Timmons !
A very excited looking Bill Timmons made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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