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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Brunson (ranked 23763 p4p, 4044 weight class) and Tom Breedon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breedon has chosen Quiet Riot - Come On Feel The Noise as his entrance music. 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doyle Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Tom Breedon!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Breedon is trying to defend but Brunson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Breedon trying to control but Brunson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Breedon's head.
Breedon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brunson.
Breedon is looking to control Brunson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Breedon avoid being mounted?
Brunson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breedon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brunson pulls his head out easily.
Breedon is looking to improve his position.
Breedon is pressing down on Brunson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson postures up in Breedon's guard and throws a big left but Breedon blocks it.
Breedon is trying to control the position but Brunson postures up.
Breedon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breedon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brunson.
Breedon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brunson defends well.
Brunson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Breedon trying to keep a closed guard but Brunson is proving a slippery customer.
Brunson is looking to work some ground and pound but Breedon has wrist control.
Brunson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Breedon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brunson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brunson scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breedon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Breedon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brunson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breedon is on top in guard.
Breedon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunson wants to stand but Breedon is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breedon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Breedon trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom.
Breedon stays in close to Brunson's body and controls the position.
Breedon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Breedon trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brunson gets caught flat footed, as Breedon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Breedon is standing up over Brunson. Brunson looks to escape but Breedon dives into side control.
Breedon controlling the position from side mount.
Brunson defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Breedon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brunson wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Doyle Brunson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brunson tries to bum rush Breedon with a series of wild strikes but Breedon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brunson misses with a jab to the body
and Breedon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brunson thinking.
Brunson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brunson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Breedon is fending him off so far but Brunson persists. Nope, Breedon circles away and we're back to standing.
Breedon has his takedown stuffed
and Brunson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brunson.
Breedon is trying to drag Brunson to the mat but Brunson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Breedon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breedon seems to be looking for submissions.
Breedon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breedon thows a huge punch but Brunson dodges it nicely.
Brunson is trying to stand up here but Breedon is controlling him well.
Breedon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Breedon wants to take a breather but Brunson is having none of it.
Brunson is trying to stand up here but Breedon is controlling him well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Well, if Breedon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Breedon is just content to waste time from the top position. Brunson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Breedon connects with a couple of short punches.
Breedon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brunson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Breedon is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brunson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Breedon sprawls well initially but Brunson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Brunson there.
Breedon is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson lands with a punch from half guard.
Breedon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Breedon is looking for a sweep. Brunson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Breedon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brunson.
Breedon gets back to full guard.
Breedon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Breedon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brunson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Breedon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breedon is pulling down on Brunson's head. It's preventing any offense from Brunson, at least for the moment.
Breedon wants to sweep but no luck.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brunson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brunson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Breedon keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Breedon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brunson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Breedon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doyle Brunson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brunson misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Breedon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Breedon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brunson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brunson swinging wildly here.
Brunson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Breedon.
Brunson scores with a jab to the body.
Breedon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brunson to the ground. Breedon is now in Brunson's guard.
Brunson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Breedon throwing strikes from guard but Brunson blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Breedon manages to pass to side control.
Breedon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson is trying to stand back up but Breedon is controlling him
Doyle Brunson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Breedon trying to pass the guard but Brunson defending well.
Brunson is trying to stand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brunson is refusing to be controlled, as Breedon sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Breedon seems content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Brunson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Breedon.
Doyle Brunson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Breedon.
Breedon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brunson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Breedon tries for a takedown but Brunson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brunson misses with a series of wild punches.
Doyle Brunson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Breedon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunson lands with a good body shot.
Breedon shoots in and drives through. Brunson sprawls well.
Breedon darts in looking for a takedown but Brunson gets double underhooks and turns Breedon into the cage.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Brunson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson misses the body punch
and Breedon counters with a one-two to the body.
Breedon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Breedon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brunson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Breedon at a distance.
Brunson lands a nice shot to the body.
Breedon shoots in looking for a takedown. Brunson tries to sprawl out of it but Breedon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brunson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Breedon avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Brunson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Breedon at a distance.
Breedon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brunson's waist but Brunson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Breedon off to one side.
Brunson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brunson takes a swing at Breedon's ribcage but misses.
Breedon shoots in and gets a takedown into Brunson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breedon stops Brunson from standing up.
Breedon wants to pass the guard but Brunson is keeping the position.
Tom Breedon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breedon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breedon postures up in Brunson's guard and throws a big left but Brunson blocks it.
Brunson wants to stand up but Breedon is controlling him.
Breedon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breedon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doyle Brunson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Breedon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doyle Brunson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brunson, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doyle Brunson!
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