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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyndon Grant (ranked 6447 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Armitage (ranked 5881 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyndon Grant is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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278 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lyndon Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lewis Armitage!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armitage.
Grant is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Armitage.
Good work by Grant as he checks the leg kick.
Armitage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Armitage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grant tries to escape but Armitage is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant is looking to reverse the position.
Grant is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Armitage is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant defending against the ground and pound.
Grant is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Armitage asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Grant bucks up and tries to throw Armitage off but instead Armitage has got his back!
Grant is trying to get back to his feet but Armitage has full control of the position and if anything, Grant has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Armitage misses with a punch to the head.
Grant is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Armitage is trying to stick to Grant's back but Grant is turning into Armitage. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Armitage's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Grant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grant looking to sit in guard and control but Armitage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Armitage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Armitage has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Armitage pushes down on Grant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armitage stops Grant from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Armitage in particular looking to stall.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grant is trying to stand.
Armitage gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Armitage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armitage postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Armitage in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Grant is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grant trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Armitage dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Armitage gets the takedown into side control.
Grant is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Armitage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Armitage wants to control for a moment but Grant uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Armitage is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armitage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grant sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant is looking to escape.
Grant tries to get to full guard but Armitage has control of the leg.
Armitage uses his free foot to push down on Grant's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grant.
Grant is trying to stand.
Grant is trying to escape the mount.
Grant wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Armitage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Armitage looking to control and managing it successfully.
Armitage misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Armitage controlling from mount.
Armitage goes for an armbar but Grant turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant trying to control but Armitage is working from the bottom.
Armitage has his foot on Grant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grant works his way back into a safe position though.
Armitage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Armitage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armitage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armitage wants to control but Grant passes easily into half guard.
Grant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armitage defending well though.
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Armitage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armitage keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lewis Armitage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Armitage moves into the clinch successfully.
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Armitage pulls guard successfully.
Grant trying to control but Armitage is working from the bottom.
Armitage controls Grant momentarily but Grant frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armitage keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Grant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grant wants to control from the top but Armitage keeps moving.
Grant looking to sit in guard and control but Armitage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grant wants to stand but Armitage is controlling the position.
Armitage wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
Grant looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Armitage has picked Grant up and slammed him! Grant can't keep hold of the triangle and Armitage manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armitage throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Armitage. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Armitage advances to full mount.
Grant avoids a series of strikes thrown by Armitage.
Grant gets back to half guard.
Lewis Armitage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Armitage throwing shots but Grant is blocking nicely.
Armitage is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Armitage controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant blocking the ground and pound.
Grant is looking to improve his position but Armitage isn't that keen on the idea.
Grant wants to get back to his feet.
Armitage throwing strikes here but Grant is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Armitage throws some wild stikes that Grant manages to avoid easily.
Armitage is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grant is surviving well by controlling Armitage's body position as best he can.
Grant is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant tries to get to full guard but Armitage has control of the leg.
Armitage is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Armitage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grant is trying to stand.
Lyndon Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis Armitage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Armitage passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Armitage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Armitage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Armitage!
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hype
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RATING
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