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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harris TimeBomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Craig David - Rise and Fall. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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197 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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210 cm
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200 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Harris TimeBomber!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris TimeBomber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TimeBomber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Craig David has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
TimeBomber jumps into guard, dragging David to the mat.
David throwing strikes from guard but TimeBomber blocks nicely.
TimeBomber looking for a sweep. Not yet TimeBomber, not yet.
TimeBomber trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
David postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
David stops TimeBomber from standing up.
David throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as TimeBomber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
David scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
David lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David with a flurry of punches that miss.
David works over TimeBomber with some ground and pound from guard.
David loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
TimeBomber looking to control.
David preventing the sweep.
TimeBomber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but TimeBomber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David is in close to TimeBomber's body, working some short punches and elbows.
David lands a couple of elbows.
David gets to his feet - TimeBomber follows without any prompting.
David shoots in for a double leg but TimeBomber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
TimeBomber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
David goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TimeBomber shoots and misses
and David counters with a nice double leg into guard.
TimeBomber looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David throws a big right hand that misses.
David trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David postures up.
David chips away with some ground and pound.
David is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
David missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
David distracts TimeBomber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
David 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.
David landing some decent shots from guard.
TimeBomber working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David postures up in TimeBomber's guard and throws a big left but TimeBomber blocks it.
David works over TimeBomber with some ground and pound from guard.
David has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of TimeBomber is proving hard to escape from.
David trying to control but TimeBomber is working from the bottom.
TimeBomber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and David defends well.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but TimeBomber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because TimeBomber is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
David might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
TimeBomber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from David.
David with a flurry of punches that miss.
David chips away with some ground and pound.
David missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
David is working TimeBomber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
David passes TimeBomber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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. David connects with a nice short shot to TimeBomber's temple.
David is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. TimeBomber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time David.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David wants to control but TimeBomber is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig David dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig David's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
TimeBomber shoots and misses
and David decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in TimeBomber's guard.
David trying to stand up but can't free himself from TimeBomber's guard.
David chips away with some ground and pound.
David connects with a couple of short punches.
TimeBomber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
David wants to control from the top but TimeBomber keeps moving.
David trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
David engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
David lands a couple of elbows.
TimeBomber is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
David wants to pass the guard but TimeBomber is keeping the position.
TimeBomber keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
David missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
TimeBomber keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
TimeBomber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
David content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
TimeBomber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. David doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. David manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Craig David overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
TimeBomber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from David.
David postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but TimeBomber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TimeBomber looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
TimeBomber is working an open guard so David takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TimeBomber tries for a takedown but David circles away easily
and David decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in TimeBomber's guard.
TimeBomber wants to control but David passes easily into half guard.
David works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by David.
A nice elbow there by David.
TimeBomber is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David lands with some strikes.
TimeBomber is still in real trouble! Can David finish him?
David postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! TimeBomber is out cold - huge knockout for David!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Craig David!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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