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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Braylin Timmon (ranked 3543 p4p, 157 weight class) and Mom Cheating (ranked 2912 p4p, 282 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
7 - 6 - 3 |
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142 lbs
14 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 3, fighting out of New York, Braylin Timmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mom Cheating!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheating misses with a hook
and Timmon counters by moving into the clinch.
Cheating's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Timmon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cheating looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cheating drops down looking for an ankle pick but Timmon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Timmon takes the fight into the clinch.
Cheating is trying to push Timmon away but Timmon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Timmon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Timmon has Cheating pressed against the cage, preventing Cheating from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon working aggressively here.
Timmon gets underhooks to prevent Cheating's takedown attempt.
Cheating tries to pull guard but Timmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Braylin Timmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mom Cheating.
Cheating wants to get back to striking at distance but Timmon won't allow it.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheating wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cheating has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A hook to the body from Timmon.
Timmon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Timmon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Timmon stalling against the cage.
Timmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheating uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheating gets through Timmon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cheating blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheating tries to circle away but Timmon has him pinned against the cage.
Timmon stalling against the cage.
Cheating tries to break free but Timmon pushes him back against the cage.
Timmon lands with a light punch inside.
Timmon stalling the fight.
Timmon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Timmon working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Timmon.
Cheating lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Timmon.
Timmon lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheating lands with a left to the head.
Timmon prevents Cheating from breaking the clinch.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmon gets through Cheating's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Timmon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Timmon working aggressively here.
Timmon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cheating.
A head punch on the inside from Timmon fails to land.
Timmon misses with a body punch.
Cheating has had enough of the clinch but Timmon keeps him there for the moment.
Timmon lands a hook that snaps the head of Cheating backwards.
Cheating tries to break free but Timmon pushes him back against the cage.
Timmon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Timmon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheating tries to break the clinch but Timmon is controlling the position.
Timmon gets through Cheating's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Timmon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cheating breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheating jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cheating, right into the meat.
Cheating swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Timmon moves into range and clinches up with Cheating.
Timmon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cheating is looking to break free of the clinch but Timmon has double underhooks.
Timmon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cheating can't break the clinch.
Cheating working hard to break the clinch.
Cheating is trying to maintain a safe position but Timmon gets an underhook and turns Cheating into the cage.
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.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Timmon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheating letting Timmon take a breather here.
Timmon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cheating backwards.
Timmon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheating's elbow.
Timmon stalling against the cage.
Timmon has Cheating pressed against the cage, preventing Cheating from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cheating breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cheating.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmon rushes Cheating and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Timmon presses Cheating against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cheating escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cheating with a poor takedown
and Timmon counters with a right hand to the body.
Cheating misses with a hook. Timmon ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cheating misses with a leg kick.
Cheating misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Cheating misses its intended target.
It looked like Timmon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cheating throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cheating misses with a lunging right hand
and Timmon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Timmon doesn't manage to clinch there - Cheating circles away.
Timmon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheating can do to turn this around?
Timmon clinches up against the cage.
Timmon works on Cheating's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Timmon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cheating backwards.
Cheating wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Timmon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Timmon has Cheating pressed against the cage, preventing Cheating from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cheating is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cheating is trying to break free.
Cheating swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Timmon tries a body shot but Cheating blocks it.
Timmon lands with a light punch inside.
Timmon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cheating backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmon lands a hook that snaps the head of Cheating backwards.
Cheating wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cheating has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Timmon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Timmon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cheating backwards.
Timmon lands a right hand.
Cheating pulls guard.
Timmon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cheating wants to stand but Timmon is controlling the position.
Timmon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmon has managed to clinch.
Cheating prevents a body shot from Timmon.
Stalling in the clinch from Timmon.
Timmon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Timmon tries to work over Cheating's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Timmon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Timmon works on Cheating's body with a couple of short punches.
Cheating escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Cheating misses.
Timmon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cheating misses with a jab to the body
and Cheating takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Cheating misses.
Timmon staying out of range there.
Timmon tries to counter by clinching up but Cheating breaks away and moves out of range.
Timmon rushes Cheating and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Timmon can't find room to land a body shot as Cheating controls the action.
Timmon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cheating.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheatings head.
Cheating tries to pull guard but Timmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Timmon has Cheating pressed against the cage, preventing Cheating from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Timmon.
Timmon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Timmon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Timmon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cheating is trying to break free.
Cheating wants to break the clinch but can't.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmon lands with a short shot to the head.
Cheating is trying to break the clinch but Timmon has him pressed against the cage.
Cheating has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Timmon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cheating is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Timmon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Braylin Timmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mom Cheating.
Timmon lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Timmon pushes Cheating back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timmon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheating backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Timmon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Timmon effectively controlling the action here.
Cheating pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Timmon clinches.
Cheating tries to circle away but Timmon has him pinned against the cage.
Cheating drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cheating is trying to force a seperation but Timmon has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cheating takes one on the button.
Cheating is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Cheating fails with a takedown attempt.
As Cheating tries to get set, Timmon tries to push him back and clinch up but Cheating manages to avoid the attempt.
Cheating is still on wobbly legs! Can Timmon finish him?
Timmon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheating.
Timmon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cheating seems to have recovered his senses.
Mom Cheating seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmon moves in looking to clinch but Cheating pushes him off.
Timmon closes the distance and pushes Cheating back into the cage.
Cheating blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Timmon.
Timmon has Cheating pushed against the cage.
Timmon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timmon lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheating is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cheating wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Timmon has him pressed against the cage.
Timmon misses with some punches.
Timmon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Timmon is pushing Cheating up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Timmon lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheating wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cheating looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cheating is trying to push Timmon away but Timmon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Timmon can't find room to land a body shot as Cheating controls the action.
Timmon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cheating misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheating looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Timmon.
Cheating blocks an uppercut.
Cheating trying to stall but Timmon improves his position.
Cheating wants to break free but Timmon has control.
Cheating tries to pull guard but Timmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Timmon working aggressively here.
Timmon prevents Cheating from breaking the clinch.
Timmon pushes Cheating back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmon stalls.
Timmon lands a right hand.
Braylin Timmon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Timmon digs a right hand underneath Cheating's ribcage. Cheating let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Timmon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheatings head.
Cheating is trying to push Timmon away but Timmon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Timmon.
Timmon lands a shoulder strike.
Timmon lands with a left to the head.
Timmon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cheating takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Timmon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cheating or not.
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!
Cheating can't break the clinch.
Timmon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Timmon lands a nice uppercut.
Timmon prevents Cheating from breaking the clinch.
Cheating wants to break the clinch but can't.
Timmon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cheating backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon gets underhooks to prevent Cheating's takedown attempt.
Braylin Timmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mom Cheating.
Timmon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cheating backwards.
Timmon stalls.
A short left from Timmon.
Cheating has had enough of the clinch but Timmon keeps him there for the moment.
Cheating can't break the clinch.
Braylin Timmon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short uppercut from Timmon.
Timmon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mom Cheating has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheating escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timmon is looking to clinch.
Timmon has managed to clinch.
Cheating is trying to break the clinch but Timmon has him pressed against the cage.
Timmon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Timmon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cheating tries to break free but Timmon pushes him back against the cage.
Cheating tries to work over Timmon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Timmon.
Timmon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheating wants to get back to striking at distance but Timmon won't allow it.
Cheating looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Timmon.
Cheating pushes Timmon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timmon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cheating is looking to break free of the clinch but Timmon has double underhooks.
Timmon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cheating is trying to break the clinch but Timmon is controlling him.
Cheating is trying to break free.
Cheating misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braylin Timmon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Timmon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braylin Timmon!
After winning the bout, Braylin Timmon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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