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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Braylin Timmon (ranked 3428 p4p, 158 weight class) and BM Websphere (ranked 1679 p4p, 85 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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146 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Braylin Timmon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, BM Websphere!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Websphere throws an off balance right hand
and Timmon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Websphere throws a predictable looking body shot
and Timmon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Websphere loads up on a big right hand but Timmon slips the punch.
Websphere fails to land with a series of punches.
Websphere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Timmon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmon doesn't manage to clinch there - Websphere circles away.
Websphere rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Timmon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Websphere thinking.
Timmon tries to clinch but Websphere moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon moves into range and clinches up with Websphere.
Timmon lands with a light punch inside.
Websphere working aggressively here.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Websphere avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
Timmon tries to work over Websphere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmon.
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Websphere controls his hands.
Websphere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Websphere misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Timmon.
A short right from Timmon on the inside.
Nice body punch from Timmon - that landed with a thud.
Websphere has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
Timmon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Timmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Websphere.
Timmon taking a breather.
Timmon stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Timmon on the inside.
Timmon misses with some punches.
Timmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Websphere fails to land.
Timmon throws a head punch that misses.
Timmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Websphere tries to work over Timmon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Websphere lands a hook that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
Timmon takes a shot to the head.
Timmon can't find room to land a body shot as Websphere controls the action.
Timmon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Websphere pushes Timmon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Websphere misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Websphere controls his hands.
Websphere lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon lands with a right to the head.
Websphere blocking some punches.
Websphere misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmon throws a punch but it's blocked by Websphere.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timmon tries a body shot but Websphere blocks it.
A short uppercut from Timmon.
Websphere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Timmon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Websphere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmon.
Websphere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Websphere.
Timmon lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Websphere swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timmon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Websphere has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Websphere effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Timmon.
Websphere misses with a punch to the body.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmon blocking some punches.
Websphere blocks a body shot from Timmon.
Timmon working aggressively here.
Websphere lands a body punch.
Websphere wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Websphere circles away from the clinch attempt.
Websphere jabs Timmon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Websphere.
Timmon forces Websphere back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Websphere.
Websphere throws a head punch that misses.
Timmon misses with a body punch.
Timmon scores with a shot to the side of Websphere's head.
Timmon takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon can't find room to land a body shot as Websphere controls the action.
Timmon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Websphere lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Websphere's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Timmon throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Websphere throws a head punch that misses.
Timmon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Timmon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timmon misses with some punches.
Timmon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Websphere swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Websphere can do to turn this around?
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Websphere avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
Timmon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Websphere avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmon.
Websphere softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmon.
Websphere lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Timmon stalling the fight.
Websphere wants to stall.
Websphere misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Timmon lands with a light punch inside.
Websphere softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmon scores with a shot to the side of Websphere's head.
Websphere lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Timmon.
Timmon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Websphere lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Websphere working aggressively here.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Websphere is trying to push Timmon away but Timmon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Braylin Timmon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Websphere misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Timmon.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Websphere dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Timmon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Websphere pushes Timmon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timmon lands a nice shot to the body.
Timmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Websphere tries to break free but Timmon pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Websphere uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Websphere.
Timmon misses with a punch to the body.
Websphere misses with a punch to the body.
Timmon throws a head punch that misses.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
Websphere misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Websphere.
Websphere lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Timmon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but BM Websphere will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Websphere swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Timmon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Websphere paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Timmon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Websphere throws a looping overhand right but Timmon ducks down to avoid it.
Timmon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Timmon misses the shot to the body.
Timmon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Websphere throws a lazy right hand but Timmon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere ducks under a wild hook from Timmon.
Websphere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BM Websphere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Websphere fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Timmon on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Websphere moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Websphere throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Timmon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Timmon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Websphere manages to avoid it.
Timmon moves in looking to clinch but Websphere pushes him off.
Timmon drives through and clinches with Websphere against the cage.
Timmon stalling the fight.
Websphere lands with a short shot to the head.
Websphere is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Timmon is keeping busy.
Timmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Websphere is trying to push Timmon away but Timmon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Websphere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timmon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Websphere is trying to maintain a safe position but Timmon gets an underhook and turns Websphere into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Websphere.
Timmon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Websphere.
Timmon working aggressively here.
Websphere is trying to push Timmon away but Timmon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Websphere throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmon.
Websphere tries to circle away but Timmon has him pinned against the cage.
Timmon working aggressively here.
Websphere lands a hook that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
A short right from Timmon on the inside.
Timmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon gets through Websphere's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Timmon throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Websphere.
Timmon has Websphere pressed against the cage, preventing Websphere from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Websphere throws a head punch that misses.
Timmon is stalling here.
A short right from Timmon.
Websphere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Timmon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Websphere.
Timmon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Websphere misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Websphere backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Websphere fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmon.
Websphere misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Timmon as the two fighters clinch.
Websphere letting Timmon take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Websphere.
Websphere tries to throw a body punch but Timmon avoids it by throwing Websphere back against the cage.
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!
Timmon can't find room to land a body shot as Websphere controls the action.
Websphere is working Timmon over against the cage.
Websphere misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Braylin Timmon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Websphere keeps the fight on the outside.
Websphere scores with a nice strike.
Timmon tries to clinch there but Websphere circles away.
Timmon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Timmon.
Websphere is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Websphere lands a lovely overhand right.
Timmon wants to clinch up but Websphere keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Websphere throws a lazy right hand but Timmon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Websphere connects with a body shot that sends Timmon's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Websphere.
Websphere misses with a lunging right hand
and Timmon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Timmon tries to clinch but Websphere is having none of it.
Websphere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmon tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Timmon there.
Websphere lands with a good body shot.
Timmon wants to clinch up but Websphere keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Websphere! But no joy.
Websphere staying out of range there.
Timmon walks into a straight right hand from Websphere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Websphere misses with a combination
and Websphere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Timmon misses the shot to the body.
Timmon is looking to clinch.
Websphere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Timmon.
Timmon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Timmon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Timmon is looking to clinch but Websphere is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon misses with a body shot
and Websphere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Timmon gets a clinch.
Websphere presses Timmon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Websphere working aggressively here.
Timmon slows down the pace here.
Timmon works on Websphere's body with a couple of short punches.
Timmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timmon lands with a right to the head.
Timmon effectively controlling the action here.
Websphere blocks a body shot from Timmon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Timmon.
Websphere scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Websphere lands a shoulder strike.
Websphere takes a shot to the head.
Timmon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Websphere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Websphere.
Websphere pressing his opponent against the cage.
Timmon is stalling here.
A hook to the body from Timmon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BM Websphere dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Websphere uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Timmon has time to react.
Timmon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Websphere.
Timmon tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Websphere to counter with a crisp jab.
Timmon slips a straight right by Websphere.
Websphere throws out a loose jab but Timmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Websphere counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Timmon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Timmon rushes Websphere and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Websphere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Websphere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timmon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Websphere prevents a body shot from Timmon.
Websphere blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Timmon to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Timmon.
A body shot lands from Websphere.
Timmon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Websphere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
Websphere lands a right hand that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmon scores with a hook to the body.
Websphere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Timmon misses with a punch to the body.
Timmon has a couple of punches blocked by Websphere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Websphere.
Timmon letting Websphere take a breather here.
Websphere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Websphere blocks an uppercut.
Timmon lands with a short shot to the head.
Websphere blocking some punches.
Timmon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Websphere.
A short left from Websphere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Websphere blocks an uppercut.
Websphere misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Timmon.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
Timmon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Websphere is leaning against Timmon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Timmon scores with a shoulder strike.
Timmon scores with a hook to the body.
Timmon lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Websphere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Websphere lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Websphere.
Websphere blocks a body shot from Timmon.
Timmon lands an uppercut.
Timmon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Timmon controlling the action here for a moment.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Websphere tries to work over Timmon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Timmon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Websphere throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Websphere swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Websphere has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to BM Websphere.
I think Websphere has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:48
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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