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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Rubble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Toots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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225 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barney Rubble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Toots!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toots drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rubble is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toots is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Toots passes Rubble's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rubble is trying to stand.
Rubble has hold of Toots's hands but Toots slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Toots stops Rubble from getting back to his feet.
Toots lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Toots working over Rubble with some ground and pound. Rubble looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rubble tries to kick Toots off but Toots keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Toots has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Toots scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Toots prevents Rubble from standing back up.
Toots is controlling the pace.
Rubble taking some punishment here, with Toots in his half guard.
Toots stalling.
Rubble taking some punishment here, with Toots in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble looks like he's trying to stand up.
Toots takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rubble on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rubble tries to get out of the position.
Toots prevents Rubble from standing back up.
Toots seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Toots controlling the action here.
Toots's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Toots lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Toots trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toots working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Toots drops an elbow to the side of Rubble's head.
Rubble tries to kick Toots off but Toots keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Toots is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Toots.
Rubble is trying to stand.
Rubble is breathing heavily.
Toots is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rubble is trying to stand up here but Toots is controlling him well.
Toots controlling the action here.
Toots is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Toots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toots is taking a breather. Rubble says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rubble is looking to escape.
Toots working over Rubble with some ground and pound. Rubble looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Toots performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Joe Toots just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Toots shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rubble's guard.
Toots controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toots keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rubble's head.
Rubble wants to stand up but Toots is controlling him.
Rubble can't keep his opponent in guard - Toots advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Toots slips a nice elbow through Rubble's hands, connecting with Rubble's forehead.
Toots controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Toots.
Toots takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Toots connects with a nice short shot to Rubble's temple.
Rubble is trying to stand.
Toots seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Toots dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Toots bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toots creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rubble is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Toots asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Toots grinds an elbow into Rubble's temple.
Toots working the head with strikes.
Toots scores with punches from side control.
Rubble is working to avoid the ground and pound but Toots connects with a decent elbow.
Rubble takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rubble pushes Toots away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Toots gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Check out the look on Toots's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Toots scores with punches from side control.
Toots lands some shots froms side control.
Rubble takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rubble is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Toots asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toots landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble taking punishment in the form of punches.
Toots scores with a couple of short elbows.
Toots remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rubble is trying to get back to his feet.
Toots lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rubble down.
Rubble pushes Toots away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Toots gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Toots remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rubble taking a bit of punishment here - Toots scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Joe Toots has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toots content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Toots working the ground and pound from side control.
Toots working the ground and pound from side control.
Rubble is trying to buck Toots off.
Toots in side control lands a decent elbow.
Toots lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rubble is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Toots asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rubble knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Toots on the ground.
Toots is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rubble's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rubble is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Toots is controlling him well.
Toots in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rubble seems a little lost for a moment, as Toots dominates the positioning.
Despite being in the dominant position, Joe Toots just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Toots shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rubble napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Toots prevents Rubble from escaping the position.
Rubble is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toots lands an elbow.
Toots is chipping away with strikes.
Rubble pushes Toots away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Toots gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Toots controls the position from side control.
Toots working the ground and pound from side control.
Toots cracks Rubble with a big right hand but Rubble just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Toots scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Toots landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rubble trying to remain calm as Toots controls from the top position.
Rubble pushes Toots away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Toots gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rubble is working to avoid the ground and pound but Toots connects with a decent elbow.
Toots is working Rubble over with some ground and pound from side control.
Toots is putting a hurting on Rubble here, landing some big shots from side control.
Toots trying to control the position but Rubble is working away.
Rubble is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Toots showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Toots shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Toots showed some decent athleticism there.
Toots controlling the pace.
Toots takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rubble wants to get back to his feet.
Rubble 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.
Toots sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Toots stops Rubble from getting back to his feet.
Toots content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Toots winds up and cracks Rubble with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toots is taking a breather. Rubble says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rubble is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Toots.
Toots lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Toots looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Toots takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rubble is looking to escape.
Toots controlling the action here.
Toots has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rubble wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rubble gets caught flat footed, as Toots shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rubble wants to stand up but Toots is controlling him.
Toots content to stall in guard here.
Rubble is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Toots postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Toots slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Toots with a nice head shot there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Toots looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toots prevents Rubble from standing back up.
Toots winds up and cracks Rubble with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toots in particular looking to stall.
Rubble is trying to stand back up but Toots is controlling him
Toots passes to full mount!
Toots controlling from mount.
Toots landing shots from mount.
You get the feeling that Rubble really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Toots unloading with bombs!
Rubble in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rubble is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Toots controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Toots working the ground and pound effectively.
Toots lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rubble hang on?
Toots scoring with strikes but Rubble is staying in there.
Barney Rubble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubble's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Toots takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Toots postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rubble looks a forlorn figure.
Rubble flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rubble wants to get back to his feet.
Toots scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Toots scoring with strikes but Rubble is staying in there.
Joe Toots is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rubble is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Toots comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toots 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Toots!
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RATING
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