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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Codling (ranked 4650 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Thompson (ranked 4788 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Codling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, William Thompson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Codling drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson controlling the position.
Codling throws a big elbow that misses.
Codling wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Codling.
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Codling is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Codling controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Codling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Codling won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
Codling tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Codling pushes him off.
Codling darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Codling content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Codling is going to stand back up.
Codling wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
Codling stalling.
Codling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Codling is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Codling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Codling knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Codling defends easily.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Codling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Codling has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Codling has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Codling tries to pass.
Codling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Codling postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Codling dominated that 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.
Codling has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Codling stalling in the clinch.
Codling tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Thompson throws a right hand that Codling ducks under and follows up with a left that Codling also avoids with ease.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Codling, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Codling against the cage but Codling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Codling shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Codling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson darts in looking for a takedown but Codling gets double underhooks and turns Thompson into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Codling lands but Thompson takes it in his stride.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Codling circles away.
Codling has taken the fight to the clinch.
Codling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Codling swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Codling decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aaron Codling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Codling.
Codling sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Codling stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Codling falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Codling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Aaron Codling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Thompson.
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Codling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Codling moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Codling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Codling rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Codling goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Thompson looks to move away, Codling throws a big counter combo but Thompson just gets out of the way.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thompson duly obliges.
It looks like Aaron Codling has been cut.
Codling takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Codling fails with the takedown.
Codling darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Codling performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Codling.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Codling is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Codling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Codling's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Codling, which made it look bad.
Codling has a takedown stuffed.
Codling stuffs the takedown.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Codling tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Codling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aaron Codling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Thompson.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Codling circles away and keeps his distance.
Codling drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Codling's waist but Codling gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Thompson fails with the takedown
and Codling counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Codling.
Codling keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Codling has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Codling has clasped his hands together around Thompson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thompson wants to control but Codling postures up.
Codling tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thompson tries to improve position but can't.
Codling decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thompson to his feet.
Codling throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Codling is in Thompson's guard.
Codling avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Codling not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Codling gets to his feet. Thompson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice takedown defense from Codling. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Codling lands a head kick. Thompson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Codling scores with a spinning back kick!
Codling has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Codling lands a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Codling postures up.
Codling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thompson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Codling defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Codling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Codling tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Codling controls the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four 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.
Thompson is looking to stand back up but Codling counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thompson.
Codling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thompson being controlled here, momentarily.
Codling prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Codling showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Codling has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Codling!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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