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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Twiggy BigBranch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Speedy Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Atkins's choice of entrance music: big in japan. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Twiggy BigBranch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speedy Atkins!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from BigBranch.
BigBranch scores with the left hand. Atkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Atkins cracks BigBranch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
BigBranch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Atkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. BigBranch is in Atkins's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from BigBranch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
BigBranch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, BigBranch has managed to get both his arms back between Atkins's legs - danger averted.
Atkins wants to sweep here but BigBranch controlling him for the moment.
Atkins is looking for a triangle but BigBranch pushes his legs off easily.
BigBranch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, BigBranch has managed to get both his arms back between Atkins's legs - danger averted.
Atkins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
BigBranch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BigBranch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins is looking for a triangle but BigBranch pushes his legs off easily.
Atkins keeping full guard, as BigBranch tries to pass.
Atkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. BigBranch defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells BigBranch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Atkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and BigBranch defends well.
BigBranch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BigBranch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
BigBranch landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but BigBranch is one step ahead there.
BigBranch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Atkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BigBranch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BigBranch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Atkins working for a triangle but BigBranch defends it easily.
BigBranch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Atkins working for a triangle but BigBranch defends it easily.
BigBranch is working Atkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins looking for a guillotine here but BigBranch defends easily.
BigBranch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BigBranch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atkins is looking for a triangle but BigBranch pushes his legs off easily.
BigBranch is in close to Atkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
BigBranch chips away with some ground and pound.
BigBranch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atkins's head.
BigBranch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
BigBranch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch connects with a couple of short punches.
BigBranch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BigBranch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins working for a triangle but BigBranch defends it easily.
Atkins controls BigBranch momentarily but BigBranch frees himself.
BigBranch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BigBranch connects with a couple of short punches.
Atkins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BigBranch distracts Atkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Atkins has his foot on BigBranch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. BigBranch works his way back into a safe position though.
BigBranch works over Atkins with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twiggy BigBranch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Atkins stuffs the takedown.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BigBranch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BigBranch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Atkins can't do much from the bottom here.
BigBranch cracks Atkins with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Atkins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
BigBranch lands a few punches from side control.
Atkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
BigBranch trying to control the position but Atkins is working away.
BigBranch scores with punches from side control.
Atkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but BigBranch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BigBranch cracks Atkins with a big elbow.
BigBranch connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Atkins some visible discomfort.
Atkins tries to bench press BigBranch off him but BigBranch keeps the position.
BigBranch landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Atkins is looking to reverse the position.
Atkins gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from BigBranch there.
BigBranch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkins can do to turn this around?
BigBranch is trying to control. Atkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
BigBranch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
BigBranch lands with a punch from half guard.
Atkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
BigBranch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. BigBranch lands a nice short elbow.
Atkins wants to control but BigBranch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atkins is pressing down on BigBranch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
BigBranch postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow.
Atkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
BigBranch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Atkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BigBranch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BigBranch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BigBranch stands up over Atkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Atkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Atkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. BigBranch is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
BigBranch won't allow Atkins to sweep him here.
Atkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. BigBranch is aware though and is defending well.
BigBranch postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow.
BigBranch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Atkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and BigBranch defends well.
Atkins is breathing heavily.
BigBranch with a nice head shot there.
BigBranch is in close to Atkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
BigBranch postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow.
BigBranch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atkins's head.
BigBranch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Atkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
BigBranch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Atkins working for a triangle but BigBranch defends it easily.
BigBranch working some strikes from top position.
Twiggy BigBranch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BigBranch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
BigBranch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
BigBranch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BigBranch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Atkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
BigBranch stands up over Atkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Atkins is rocked!
Atkins has momentary wrist control but BigBranch slips an elbow through the middle.
Atkins is still in real trouble! Can BigBranch finish him?
BigBranch throws a big elbow that misses.
Atkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Atkins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. BigBranch is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Atkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twiggy BigBranch dominated that second round.
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!
Atkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Atkins throws a hook but BigBranch avoids it easily.
Speedy Atkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BigBranch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkins misses with an uppercut. BigBranch saw that one coming.
Atkins darts in and clinches BigBranch up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from BigBranch.
BigBranch tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it.
BigBranch manages to break the clinch.
BigBranch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atkins was well out of range. Poor timing from BigBranch.
BigBranch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atkins tries to clinch
and BigBranch counters with a straight right hand.
Atkins wants to clinch but BigBranch slips to the side
and BigBranch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Atkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BigBranch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BigBranch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
BigBranch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Atkins's head.
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!
BigBranch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atkins's head.
BigBranch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BigBranch working some strikes from top position.
BigBranch cracks Atkins with a solid left hand.
BigBranch content to stall in guard here.
BigBranch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
BigBranch landing some decent shots from guard.
BigBranch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Atkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. BigBranch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
BigBranch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
BigBranch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Atkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BigBranch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Atkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Atkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Atkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but BigBranch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
BigBranch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
BigBranch postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow.
Atkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
BigBranch works over Atkins with some ground and pound from guard.
BigBranch landing with the ground and pound.
BigBranch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BigBranch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
BigBranch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, BigBranch has managed to get both his arms back between Atkins's legs - danger averted.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins has an active guard here but BigBranch has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
BigBranch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Atkins taking some punishment here, with BigBranch in his half guard.
BigBranch lands strikes from half guard.
BigBranch is nestled in close to Atkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
BigBranch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
BigBranch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Atkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Atkins is looking to improve his position.
BigBranch trying to control the action but Atkins is working from the bottom.
Speedy Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Twiggy BigBranch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BigBranch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twiggy BigBranch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for BigBranch, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twiggy BigBranch!
Twiggy BigBranch spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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