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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Jigster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Longbottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longbottom has chosen Jedi Mind Tricks - Heavy Metal Kings as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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200 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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187 cm
21
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Buzz Jigster! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Longbottom! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Longbottom stuffs the takedown. Jigster is looking to clinch but Longbottom is avoiding it.
We've been hearing reports that Jigster has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Longbottom throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jigster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Longbottom is in Jigster's guard. Longbottom throws a big elbow that misses. Jigster is trying to control the position but Longbottom postures up. Longbottom has gone for a leg lock! Jigster slips out almost immediately though and dives into Longbottom's guard. Jigster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jigster is looking to work some ground and pound but Longbottom has wrist control. Jigster throws a big right hand that misses. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jigster's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Longbottom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jigster. Jigster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jigster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jigster postures up in Longbottom's guard and throws a big left but Longbottom blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jigster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jigster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Longbottom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jigster pushing down on Longbottom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Jigster throwing shots but Longbottom is blocking nicely. Longbottom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Jigster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Longbottom defending well though. Longbottom tries to kick Jigster off but Jigster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Longbottom wants to control but Jigster is keeping busy.
Jigster looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Longbottom looks like he's trying to stand up.
Longbottom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Longbottom is refusing to be controlled, as Jigster sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jigster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jigster is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Longbottom looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Longbottom looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jigster throws a strike but Longbottom avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Jigster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Longbottom wriggles free and stands up. Longbottom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jigster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longbottom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Longbottom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jigster avoids it really well and circles away. Longbottom swats away the attempt to clinch by Jigster. Longbottom misses with a two punch combination.
Jigster fails with a takedown attempt. Jigster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Longbottom.
Longbottom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Jigster. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jigster swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Longbottom checks a low kick from Jigster. Jigster staying out of range there. Longbottom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jigster throws a sloppy head kick and Longbottom moves out of range easily. Jigster throws a series of punches but Longbottom avoids them all with ease. Longbottom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jigster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Longbottom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jigster sprawls well initially but Longbottom persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Longbottom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Jigster dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jigster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Longbottom closes the distance and clinches up with Jigster, looking for a takedown. Longbottom pushes Jigster against the cage but Jigster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jigster throws a quick inside leg kick. Longbottom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Longbottom throws a front kick aimed at Jigster's knee but Jigster avoids it well. Longbottom scores with a takedown into Jigster's guard. Jigster controls Longbottom momentarily but Longbottom frees himself. Longbottom throws a strike but Jigster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Longbottom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jigster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longbottom swivels though and keeps the full guard. Longbottom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jigster. Longbottom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jigster defends it easily. Jigster stands up over Longbottom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Longbottom is trying to keep Jigster in close.
Jigster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jigster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Longbottom manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Longbottom lands a big shot there that rocks Jigster but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Longbottom cracks Jigster with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jigster takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Longbottom unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Jigster wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Longbottom celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Longbottom! Jim Longbottom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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