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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou The Tooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying The Tooth's choice of entrance music: window shopper 50cent. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lou The Tooth!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Tooth tries to keep at a distance but Armstrong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Armstrong avoids a wild elbow strike from The Tooth.
The Tooth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong lands a nice shot to the body.
Armstrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Tooth.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armstrong has The Tooth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Tooth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Tooth lands a nice elbow.
Armstrong lands an uppercut.
Armstrong lands with a right to the head.
Armstrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Tooth working hard to break the clinch.
Armstrong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Tooth tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it.
The Tooth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Armstrong's defenses.
Armstrong scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Tooth.
Armstrong digs a right hand into The Tooth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Tooth's gas tank.
The Tooth looks winded!
Armstrong working aggressively here.
The Tooth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Tooth throws an elbow that misses.
Armstrong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Tooth or not.
The Tooth prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as The Tooth controls his hands.
Armstrong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Tooth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Tooth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Armstrong avoids it.
Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
The Tooth misses with an elbow strike.
Armstrong lands a left hand.
Armstrong has The Tooth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Tooth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Tooth can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
The Tooth lands an elbow inside.
Armstrong keeps control of The Tooth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Armstrong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Tooth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well.
Armstrong lands a couple of digs.
Armstrong cracks The Tooth with a solid left hand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Armstrong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Tooth has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong distracts The Tooth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
The Tooth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Armstrong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Armstrong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Tooth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Tooth keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Tooth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armstrong is aware though and is defending well.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
The Tooth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armstrong stands up over The Tooth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
The Tooth looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Armstrong has picked The Tooth up and slammed him! The Tooth can't keep hold of the triangle and Armstrong manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Armstrong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The Tooth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Armstrong working the ground and pound.
Armstrong looks up at the clock and then as The Tooth takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Armstrong smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong cracks The Tooth with a big elbow.
Armstrong working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Armstrong lands an elbow.
The Tooth gets back to half guard.
Armstrong winds up and cracks The Tooth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong slips a nice elbow through The Tooth's hands, connecting with The Tooth's forehead.
Armstrong is nestled in close to The Tooth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Tooth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Armstrong drops an elbow to the side of The Tooth's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Armstrong dominated that round.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. The Tooth sprawls well.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Tooth can do to turn this around?
The Tooth clinches.
The Tooth leaning against his opponent.
Armstrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Armstrong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as The Tooth controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on The Tooth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
The Tooth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tooth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Armstrong avoids it.
The Tooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as The Tooth controls his hands.
The Tooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Tooth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong shoots for a takedown but The Tooth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but The Tooth pushes him off.
The Tooth tries to counter with a clinch but Armstrong shakes him off and moves away.
Armstrong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Tooth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armstrong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Armstrong working the ground and pound.
The Tooth takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Armstrong working the ground and pound.
The Tooth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Armstrong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Tooth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong prevents The Tooth from improving his position.
The Tooth taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Armstrong lands a nice short elbow.
The Tooth gets back to full guard.
Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Tooth's head.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Armstrong landing with the ground and pound.
Armstrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong works over The Tooth with some ground and pound from guard.
Armstrong lands a couple of digs.
Armstrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Armstrong works over The Tooth with some ground and pound from guard.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
Eddie Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Tooth has his foot on Armstrong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armstrong works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Tooth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Tooth is breathing heavily.
Armstrong slips nicely into half guard.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Tooth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Tooth gets full guard.
Armstrong trying to control but The Tooth is working from the bottom.
The Tooth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Tooth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Armstrong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Armstrong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Tooth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armstrong lands a couple of digs.
Armstrong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong passes into half guard.
Armstrong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Armstrong dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
The Tooth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The Tooth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Armstrong darts in and clinches The Tooth up against the cage.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Tooth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Tooth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong wants to take the fight to the mat but The Tooth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The Tooth missing with knees to the body.
The Tooth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Tooth takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Armstrong presses The Tooth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Armstrong wants a takedown but no success here.
Armstrong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armstrong wants a takedown.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Tooth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Tooth misses with an elbow strike.
Armstrong can't get the takedown.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
Eddie Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Armstrong.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as The Tooth controls his hands.
Armstrong drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Tooth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but The Tooth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Tooth wants to counter with a clinch but Armstrong pushes him away.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Tooth as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Tooth clinches up against the cage.
Lou The Tooth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Tooth is pressed up against the cage. Armstrong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Tooth down to the mat. The Tooth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Tooth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Armstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Tooth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Tooth tries to counter by closing the distance.
The Tooth closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Tooth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Tooth slowing the pace effectively.
The Tooth throws an elbow that misses.
Eddie Armstrong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Tooth stops a takedown attempt from Armstrong.
The Tooth lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Eddie Armstrong has been cut.
The Tooth lands an elbow just above Armstrong 's eye.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Tooth takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Tooth prevents the takedown attempt.
Armstrong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Tooth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as The Tooth controls his hands.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but The Tooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Tooth missing with knees to the body.
The Tooth working hard to break the clinch.
Armstrong drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Tooth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Armstrong shoots in and gets a takedown into The Tooth's guard.
The Tooth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armstrong is working The Tooth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
Armstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Tooth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armstrong has managed to get both his arms back between The Tooth's legs - danger averted.
Armstrong is pushing down on The Tooth's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Tooth is fighting to maintain full guard but Armstrong has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou The Tooth.
I think Armstrong 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Armstrong!
Eddie Armstrong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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