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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 423 p4p, 812 weight class) and David King (ranked 62 p4p, 111 weight class). King has chosen Manchester United Chants George Best Song Spirit In The Sky as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Red Belt
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David King!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. King quickly recovers to half guard.
King manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stark keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Stark tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Stark goes for a takedown in the clinch but King prevents it.
King breaks from the clinch.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King misses with a looping right.
King throws a one two combo.
It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.
King takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
David King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
King works his way to full guard. Good work.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Stark is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stark postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stark's guard.
King content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bone Breakerz. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
King passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if King 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.
Stark is in trouble now - King has advanced to mount!
King looking to control but Stark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stark is looking to get to half guard.
King looking to control but Stark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stark is working to get back to half guard.
Stark gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King escapes and gets back to his feet.
King scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
King gets caught flat footed, as Stark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
King manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but King is defending well.
King gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King is pressed up against the cage. Stark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
King punishes Stark's body with a nice straight punch.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stark is breathing heavily.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Stark. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark avoids the body shot from King.
Stark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King connects with a single shot there.
David King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
King has one foot on Stark's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark moves out of range as King strikes.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
King throws a shot to the body.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
King takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King jabs Stark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Stark with that takedown attempt.
King connects with a looping right hand.
Stark closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
King kicks Stark off and gets back to his feet.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
A punch combination from King misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
David King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
King cracks Stark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King lands a body shot.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stark dodges the punch combination from King.
Stark tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Stark appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from King.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
King throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark feinted with a counter takedown.
King lands a jab.
Tony Stark's cut is getting worse.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
Stark is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stark avoids the body shot from King.
King connects with a crisp jab.
Stark defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
King throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Stark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stark closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King scores with a shot to the side of Stark's head.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Nice uppercut there from King.
King with a hook.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from King.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stark tries to score a power double leg takedown but King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stark somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stark dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Stark should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Stark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King misses with a looping left.
Stark feinted with a counter takedown.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Stark feinted with a counter takedown.
Stark closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stark slips under a jab from King.
Stark rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stark jumps guard.
King's corner is telling him to maintain position.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
King showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
King trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stark's guard.
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Tony Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
David King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David King!
David King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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