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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armin Schulz (ranked 6134 p4p, 590 weight class) and Marcus Timmons (ranked 6320 p4p, 601 weight class). Marcus Timmons is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 Los Angeles, Armin Schulz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Timmons!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Francis DeMontford and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schulz wants a takedown.
Schulz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Timmons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schulz tries to pull guard but Timmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Schulz drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armin Schulz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Schulz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Schulz can't get the takedown.
Schulz avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Timmons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Timmons pulls guard successfully.
Timmons is looking to stand up but Schulz isn't so interested in that idea.
Timmons scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Timmons breaks the clinch.
Marcus Timmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schulz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Timmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schulz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Timmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schulz circles away quickly and effectively.
Timmons moves in looking to clinch but Schulz pushes him off.
Schulz attempts a counter takedown but Timmons avoids it well and moves away.
Timmons is looking to clinch.
Timmons tries to clinch but Schulz moves out of range.
Timmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Schulz thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons tries to clinch up.
Schulz misses with an uppercut. Timmons saw that one coming.
Timmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Timmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Schulz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Timmons tries to sprawl but Schulz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schulz passes to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Schulz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Timmons is squirming around, avoiding Schulz's attempts to control the action.
Timmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schulz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Schulz's lack of action.
Schulz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schulz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schulz is looking for a kimura here.
Timmons is in trouble now - Schulz has advanced to mount!
Timmons looks winded!
Schulz tries to control but Timmons wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulz lands a heavy elbow.
Schulz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Timmons is looking to escape.
Schulz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Timmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schulz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Timmons clinches up against the cage.
Schulz goes for a takedown attempt but Timmons pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Timmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Timmons manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schulz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Timmons lands with a cross.
It looks like Armin Schulz has been cut.
Timmons tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schulz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timmons forces Schulz back against the cage and clinches.
Schulz tries to pull guard but Timmons won't allow it.
Timmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Timmons breaks the clinch.
Timmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schulz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Timmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Schulz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timmons swinging wildly here.
Schulz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schulz has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons stalling the fight.
Schulz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armin Schulz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schulz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Schulz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Timmons pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schulz can't get the takedown.
Schulz wants a takedown but no success here.
Schulz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Timmons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Timmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schulz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmons pushes Schulz off looking to stand but Schulz dives back in and keeps control.
Schulz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulz wants to take a breather but Timmons is having none of it.
Timmons kicks Schulz off and gets back to his feet.
Timmons doesn't manage to clinch there - Schulz circles away.
Schulz closes the distance and clinches up with Timmons, looking for a takedown. Schulz pushes Timmons against the cage but Timmons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Armin Schulz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timmons tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schulz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timmons leaves Schulz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schulz has Timmons pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Timmons manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schulz is defending well for now.
Schulz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Timmons gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schulz.
Timmons jumps into guard, dragging Schulz to the mat.
Schulz trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timmons wants to stand but Schulz is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Timmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Armin Schulz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Schulz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Timmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schulz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schulz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Timmons but Timmons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Timmons moves into range and clinches up with Schulz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmons lands a right hand.
Schulz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Timmons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons breaks from the clinch.
Timmons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Timmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Timmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marcus Timmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Timmons forces Schulz back against the cage and clinches.
Schulz wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armin Schulz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schulz stalls.
Marcus Timmons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schulz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Timmons trying to land knees to the body.
Timmons digs a right hand underneath Schulz's ribcage. Schulz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Timmons lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Schulz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Timmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timmons lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Timmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Timmons drives through and clinches with Schulz against the cage.
Schulz trying to control the position but instead, Timmons has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schulz into the cage.
Schulz wants a takedown but no success here.
Schulz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Timmons.
Schulz is looking for a takedown.
Timmons lands with a left to the head.
Timmons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schulz up against the cage.
Schulz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Timmons prevents it.
Schulz trying to control the position but instead, Timmons has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schulz into the cage.
Armin Schulz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmons stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulz wants a takedown but no success here.
Timmons lands a takedown into guard.
Timmons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcus Timmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schulz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Timmons defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Timmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Timmons 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Timmons!
A relieved looking Marcus Timmons thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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RATING
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