PBP Commentary

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 Tooth comes into a darkened arena with his song building. window shopper 50cent kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Armstrong
vs
The Tooth

185 cm
35
248 lbs
17 - 9 - 1

183 cm
35
276 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

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 17 - 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Lou The Tooth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Armstrong clinches with his opponent.
The Tooth missing with knees to the body.
Armstrong goes for a takedown attempt but The Tooth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Armstrong clinches up against the cage.

Armstrong breaks the clinch.

Armstrong forces The Tooth back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Armstrong.
The Tooth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Armstrong.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Armstrong breaks from the clinch.

Armstrong clinches up with The Tooth and pushes him back against the cage.

Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Eddie Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Tooth throws a leg kick but Armstrong sees it coming and moves out of range.

The Tooth gets tackled into the cage by Armstrong. Armstrong maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Tooth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Armstrong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.

Armstrong forces The Tooth back against the cage and clinches.

Armstrong lands a takedown into guard.

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 with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.

The Tooth working for a triangle but Armstrong defends it easily.
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Armstrong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but The Tooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.

Armstrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Armstrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Armstrong lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound.
Armstrong lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to The Tooth's brow.
Armstrong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Armstrong landing with the ground and pound.

The Tooth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armstrong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot 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 scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.

The Tooth looking for a guillotine here but Armstrong defends easily.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
Armstrong landing with the ground and pound.
Armstrong trying to control but The Tooth is working from the bottom.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

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.

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!
The Tooth regains half guard.
The Tooth taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Armstrong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Armstrong winds up and cracks The Tooth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong working over The Tooth with some ground and pound. The Tooth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

The Tooth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The Tooth keeps the fight on the outside.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but The Tooth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Armstrong drives through and clinches with The Tooth against the cage.
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.

Armstrong breaks from the clinch.

Armstrong has taken the fight to the clinch.

Armstrong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Armstrong gets a clinch.
The Tooth blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong tries to break the clinch but The Tooth is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Armstrong managing to block the knees to the body from The Tooth.
Armstrong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Tooth after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Tooth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Tooth is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong darts in looking for a takedown but The Tooth gets double underhooks and turns Armstrong into the cage.
Armstrong wants to clinch up but The Tooth keeps it at a distance.
The Tooth is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Armstrong wants to clinch up but The Tooth keeps it at a distance.
Armstrong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Tooth's waist but The Tooth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Armstrong off to one side.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Tooth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Tooth keeps the fight on the outside.
Armstrong tries to clinch but The Tooth moves out of range.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Tooth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Armstrong tries to clinch but The Tooth moves out of range.

Armstrong has closed the distance and engaged The Tooth in a clinch.
The Tooth throws a head punch that misses.
The Tooth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Armstrong goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Tooth prevents it.
The Tooth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong is defending well for now.
Eddie Armstrong has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Armstrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Tooth is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong lands strikes from half guard.

The Tooth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Armstrong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but The Tooth is defending well.

The Tooth actively working from the bottom here.
The Tooth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Armstrong landing with the ground and pound.
The Tooth has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong landing with the ground and pound.
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to The Tooth's brow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Armstrong here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

The Tooth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Armstrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Tooth keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eddie Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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 is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

The Tooth working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Armstrong has passed into half guard!
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Tooth can do to turn this around?
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. Armstrong connects with a nice short shot to The Tooth's temple.
Armstrong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The Tooth is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Armstrong drops an elbow to the side of The Tooth's head.
Armstrong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Armstrong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong is trying to control the action in half guard but The Tooth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The Tooth looking for submissions off his back.
The Tooth is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that second round.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

The Tooth actively working from the bottom here.
Armstrong is looking to take a break and control but The Tooth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Tooth has hold of Armstrong's hands but Armstrong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

The Tooth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The Tooth taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
Armstrong drops an elbow to the side of The Tooth's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tooth has hold of Armstrong's hands but Armstrong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Armstrong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Armstrong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

The Tooth actively working from the bottom here.
Armstrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Tooth taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
Armstrong working over The Tooth with some ground and pound. The Tooth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

The Tooth is rocked!
Armstrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Tooth is still in real trouble! Can Armstrong finish him?
Armstrong controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, The Tooth is out! Armstrong gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Armstrong!
An out of breath Eddie Armstrong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.