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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Etienne LeBeau (ranked 6553 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Timmons (ranked 7716 p4p, 0 weight class). Etienne LeBeau is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Etienne LeBeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Timmons!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Timmons takes one to the side of the head.
LeBeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBeau lands a nice looking body shot.
Timmons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
LeBeau dips to his left and cracks Timmons with an uppercut!
Timmons on the wrong end of a nice jab.
LeBeau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Timmons.
LeBeau throws a good cross that connects.
Timmons fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBeau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Timmons takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Timmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Timmons blocks an uppercut.
Timmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmons.
LeBeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Timmons instigates a clinch.
LeBeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
LeBeau misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Timmons.
Good body shot from Timmons.
LeBeau working aggressively here.
Timmons misses with a knee to the head.
Timmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timmons rushes LeBeau and presses him up against the cage.
LeBeau has a couple of punches blocked by Timmons.
LeBeau has a couple of punches blocked by Timmons.
LeBeau tries to work over Timmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LeBeau has a couple of punches blocked by Timmons.
Timmons ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Timmons no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau wants to stand but Timmons is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmons has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. LeBeau is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmons blocking some punches.
LeBeau misses with some punches.
Timmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau scores with a nice head shot.
Timmons scores with the left hand. LeBeau knows he should have avoided that one.
Timmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBeau manages to avoid it.
Timmons rushes LeBeau and presses him up against the cage.
LeBeau throws a head punch that misses.
LeBeau misses with some punches.
LeBeau throws a head punch that misses.
Timmons blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LeBeau throws a head punch that misses.
Timmons scores with a shot to the side of LeBeau's head.
Timmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau punishes Timmons's body with a nice straight punch.
LeBeau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Timmons clinches.
Timmons blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBeau.
LeBeau can't find room to land a body shot as Timmons controls the action.
Timmons lands a shoulder strike.
Timmons digs a right hand into LeBeau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LeBeau's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timmons taking a breather.
Timmons jumps guard and drags LeBeau to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBeau wants to stand and escape but instead Timmons has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Timmons decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on LeBeau, up you get!
Timmons closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Timmons has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Timmons manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Timmons has his feet on LeBeau's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
LeBeau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Timmons's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by LeBeau.
Etienne LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBeau takes a swing at Timmons's ribcage but misses.
Timmons is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Timmons clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Timmons will probably get the nod.
That's time! LeBeau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
LeBeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Timmons blocks a jab.
Timmons has LeBeau up against the cage in a clinch.
LeBeau misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good body shot from Timmons.
LeBeau is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmons.
Timmons decides to pull guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Timmons manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmons blocking some punches.
LeBeau has a couple of punches blocked by Timmons.
Timmons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning LeBeau up against the cage.
Timmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons stalling the fight.
LeBeau misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBeau.
Timmons successfully pulls guard.
Timmons scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Timmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBeau.
Timmons moves into the clinch.
LeBeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmons blocks an uppercut.
LeBeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeBeau prevents a takedown attempt there.
LeBeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timmons misses with a knee to the head.
Timmons works on LeBeau's body with a couple of short punches.
Timmons blocks an uppercut.
LeBeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LeBeau misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus Timmons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Timmons looking to throw knees to the head but LeBeau is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timmons clinches.
Timmons effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from LeBeau fails to land.
LeBeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Timmons blocks an uppercut.
Timmons prevents a body shot from LeBeau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeBeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Timmons - that landed with a thud.
LeBeau misses with some punches.
LeBeau working aggressively here.
LeBeau tries to work over Timmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LeBeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBeau misses with some punches.
LeBeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
LeBeau misses with the head strike.
Timmons gets control of LeBeau's arms and successfully pulls guard. Timmons will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Timmons kicks LeBeau off and gets to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Timmons.
LeBeau scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Timmons drives through and clinches with LeBeau against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBeau misses with the head strike.
LeBeau throws a head punch that misses.
LeBeau tries a body shot but Timmons blocks it.
LeBeau misses with the head strike.
Timmons prevents a body shot from LeBeau.
Timmons blocking some punches.
Timmons breaks from the clinch.
Timmons has managed to clinch.
Timmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Timmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Timmons takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
LeBeau swings for the body but Timmons moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Timmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Timmons ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.
Timmons is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
LeBeau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Timmons closes the distance and clinches.
Timmons lands with a short shot to the head.
LeBeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timmons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LeBeau has a couple of punches blocked by Timmons.
Timmons pulls guard.
LeBeau wants to stand and escape but instead Timmons has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Timmons stands up from LeBeau's guard - Timmons perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the body from LeBeau misses
and Timmons holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timmons blocking some punches.
LeBeau misses with some punches.
Timmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeBeau.
Timmons moves into the clinch.
LeBeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmons scores with a shoulder strike.
Timmons has LeBeau pushed against the cage.
LeBeau working aggressively here.
Timmons blocks an uppercut.
LeBeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LeBeau misses with the head strike.
Timmons lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau misses with some punches.
Timmons pulls guard effortlessly.
LeBeau wants to stand and escape but instead Timmons has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
LeBeau is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Timmons stands up and waves to LeBeau to follow him.
Marcus Timmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Timmons tries a knee to the head but LeBeau blocks it.
LeBeau throws a head punch that misses.
Etienne LeBeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
LeBeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons pulls guard effortlessly.
Timmons has his feet on LeBeau's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Timmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBeau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Timmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
LeBeau throws an off balance right hand
letting Timmons counter with a right hand.
Timmons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LeBeau, pushing him back against the cage.
Timmons successfully pulls guard.
Timmons kicks LeBeau off and gets to his feet.
Etienne LeBeau is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmons forces LeBeau back against the cage and clinches.
Timmons blocks an uppercut.
Timmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timmons blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBeau.
Timmons with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Timmons trying to land knees to the body.
LeBeau misses with some punches.
LeBeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
LeBeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmons's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Timmons.
LeBeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
LeBeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timmons manages to break the clinch.
Timmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the body from LeBeau misses
and Timmons counters by moving into the clinch.
LeBeau misses with a body punch.
Timmons blocks an uppercut.
Marcus Timmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Timmons is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBeau.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Timmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Timmons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Timmons!
Our winner, Marcus Timmons, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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