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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Gummidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Gummidge has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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139 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Gummidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Lee!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in and drives through. Gummidge sprawls well.
Gummidge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Gummidge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Brian Gummidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Lee.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Gummidge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gummidge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Scrapyard in the buildup to the fight.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Gummidge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gummidge swivels and escapes.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gummidge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gummidge cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Gummidge takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Gummidge shakes him off and moves away.
Lee gets caught napping as Gummidge dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard.
Gummidge stops Lee from standing up.
Gummidge trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Gummidge looking to pass the guard.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gummidge's guard.
Gummidge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gummidge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee is in close to Gummidge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee works over Gummidge with some ground and pound from guard.
Gummidge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gummidge looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gummidge looking for a sweep. Not yet Gummidge, not yet.
Lee pushing down on Gummidge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gummidge regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lee.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Gummidge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gummidge is working hard here to advance position.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gummidge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gummidge looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Gummidge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Gummidge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Gummidge.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Gummidge blocks nicely.
Gummidge has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gummidge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lee stands up over Gummidge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Gummidge dominated that round.
That's time! Gummidge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gummidge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gummidge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Gummidge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Gummidge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gummidge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gummidge is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.
Brian Gummidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Lee.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lee lands in his opponent's guard.
Gummidge keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gummidge is trying to keep Lee in close.
Gummidge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gummidge trying to control the position.
Thomas Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gummidge has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Gummidge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gummidge has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee working some strikes from top position.
Gummidge working a defensive guard here.
Gummidge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee won't allow Gummidge to sweep him here.
Gummidge trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Gummidge is keeping the position.
Gummidge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee stands up over Gummidge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Gummidge is retaining full guard.
Gummidge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gummidge keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gummidge wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Gummidge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Lee trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gummidge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.
Gummidge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Brian Gummidge will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gummidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brian Gummidge is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gummidge but Gummidge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gummidge misses with a wild body shot.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gummidge with a body shot.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gummidge is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Gummidge.
Lee drives through and clinches with Gummidge against the cage.
Gummidge blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Gummidge scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee gets control of Gummidge's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to sweep here but Gummidge controlling him for the moment.
Gummidge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gummidge drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gummidge has Lee in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge trying to control the position.
Gummidge wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Gummidge has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Gummidge working a defensive guard here.
Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gummidge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee is working Gummidge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gummidge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gummidge's head.
Gummidge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lee lands a couple of elbows.
Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gummidge has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee stands up over Gummidge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Gummidge has wrist control.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gummidge working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lee has passed into half guard!
Brian Gummidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gummidge is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gummidge avoid being mounted?
Gummidge is positioning himself well to prevent Lee advancing to mount.
Gummidge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge is trying to get back to full guard.
Gummidge trying to control from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gummidge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Lee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lee slips a nice elbow through Gummidge's hands, connecting with Gummidge's forehead.
Gummidge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gummidge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gummidge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee throws a strike but Gummidge rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gummidge stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Thomas Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gummidge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gummidge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brian Gummidge!
An out of breath Brian Gummidge thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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