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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ringo Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Star comes to the ring accompanied by Ringo Starr's It Don't Come Easy . Lotus has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Tommy Lotus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ringo Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Star counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Star throws an elbow but misses.
Lotus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Star using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lotus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Star manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lotus has had enough of the clinch but Star keeps him there for the moment.
Lotus is looking to break free of the clinch but Star has double underhooks.
Lotus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lotus blocks the elbow strike.
Star throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Star lands a nice knee to the body.
Lotus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lotus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Star has him pressed against the ropes.
Lotus tries to break free but Star pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus avoids the elbow strike from Star, against the ropes.
Lotus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Star has him pressed against the ropes.
Lotus tries to break free but Star pushes him back against the ropes.
Star taking a breather.
Star throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lotus has had enough of the clinch but Star keeps him there for the moment.
Star stalling against the ropes.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Star has him pressed against the ropes.
Star using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lotus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Star has the dominant position.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Star is controlling him.
Lotus manages to break the clinch.
Lotus closes the distance and clinches.
Lotus has had enough of the clinch but Star keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus is trying to break free.
Lotus is trying to break free.
Star gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Star keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lotus's efforts to push away.
Star misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lotus.
Star with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Star is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lotus can't break the clinch.
Star is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Star takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lotus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lotus is trying to break free.
Lotus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Star as he jumps to the side.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown but Star shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Star wants to clinch
and Lotus counters with a series of strikes. Star will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lotus shoots for a double leg takedown but Star sprawls well. He's pushed Lotus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ringo Star has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Lotus.
Lotus rushes Star and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Star lands an elbow inside that Lotus shrugs off.
It looks like Tommy Lotus has been cut.
Lotus can't break the clinch.
Star lands a damaging elbow.
Star lands an elbow just above Lotus 's eye.
Lotus blocks an elbow strike.
Star really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lotus avoids the elbow strike from Star, against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star lands a nice elbow.
Lotus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Star has him pressed against the ropes.
Star with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Star has the dominant position.
Lotus dodges an elbow strike from Star.
Star creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lotus's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lotus manages to break the clinch.
Tommy Lotus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Star wants to clinch.
Lotus tries for a takedown but Star sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lotus shoots in and drives through. Star sprawls well.
Star gets tackled into the ropes by Lotus. Lotus maintains the clinch.
Lotus managing to block the knees to the body from Star.
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 Ringo Star will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Lotus's cut.
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.
Lotus keeps the fight on the outside.
Tommy Lotus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lotus forces Star back against the ropes and clinches.
Star throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lotus blocks it with crossed arms.
Lotus dodges an elbow strike from Star.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Star has the dominant position.
Star is trying to stall.
Star comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lotus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lotus. Star does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lotus misses with a takedown attempt - Star sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Star is looking to clinch.
Star tries to clinch up.
Ringo Star is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus clinches with his opponent.
Star effectively controlling the action here.
Lotus has had enough of the clinch but Star keeps him there for the moment.
Star misses with an elbow strike.
Lotus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lotus blocks an elbow strike.
Star leaning against his opponent.
Lotus is trying to push Star away but Star has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Star looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Star.
Star lands a damaging elbow.
Lotus blocks an elbow strike from Star.
Lotus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lotus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lotus takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus working hard to break the clinch.
Lotus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lotus working hard to break the clinch.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Star has him pressed against the ropes.
Lotus blocks an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Lotus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lotus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Star pushes off an throws an elbow but Lotus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Star just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lotus's brow.
Star utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee 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!
Lotus blocks an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Lotus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Star scores a nice knee to the body.
Star throws an elbow but it misses.
Lotus can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Star landing knees to the body.
Lotus tries to break the clinch but Star is controlling the position.
Star lands an elbow that stopped Lotus in his tracks for a moment.
Lotus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Star swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lotus.
Lotus closes the distance and clinches.
Star stalling in the clinch but Lotus improves position.
Star comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lotus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lotus is looking to break free of the clinch but Star has double underhooks.
Lotus can't break the clinch.
Lotus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Star steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lotus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus darts in and clinches Star up against the ropes.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Star has the dominant position.
Star tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lotus avoids it.
Star trying to control the position but instead, Lotus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Star into the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Lotus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Star throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lotus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lotus tries to break the clinch but Star is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Star has Lotus pressed against the ropes, preventing Lotus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lotus avoids a wild elbow strike from Star.
Lotus manages to break the clinch.
Lotus misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ringo Star will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Lotus's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Lotus shoots for a takedown but Star saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Star is looking to clinch but Lotus is avoiding it.
Lotus fails with the takedown.
Star is looking to clinch but Lotus is avoiding it.
Star tries to close the distance and clinch but Lotus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Star tries to clinch up but Lotus circles away and keeps his distance.
Star throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lotus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Star is trying to defend but Lotus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lotus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Star does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lotus jabs Star to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lotus takes the fight into the clinch.
Lotus dodges an elbow strike from Star.
Lotus wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Star.
Star landing knees to the body.
Lotus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Star pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Star lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Star lands a knee to the head.
Star lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lotus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Star lands an elbow inside that Lotus shrugs off.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Star has the dominant position.
Star lands a knee to the body.
Lotus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Star.
Lotus blocks an elbow strike from Star.
Lotus working hard to break the clinch.
Star lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lotus's defenses.
Star trying to stall but Lotus improves his position.
Lotus takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Star.
A frustrated look appears on Lotus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Star.
Knees in the clinch landing for Star.
Star lands a damaging elbow.
Lotus tries to break free but Star pushes him back against the ropes.
Star pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ringo Star has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Star trying to control the position but instead, Lotus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Star into the ropes.
Lotus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tommy Lotus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Star lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lotus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Star looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Star slowing the pace effectively.
Star throws an elbow but it misses.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Star has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lotus is trying to push Star away but Star has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Star comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lotus is trying to break free.
Lotus is looking to break free of the clinch but Star has double underhooks.
Star is trying to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Star with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ringo Star is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice elbow from Star.
Lotus lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ringo Star showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Star, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ringo Star!
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