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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brenin Arthur (ranked 3285 p4p, 3304 weight class) and Mma Jake (ranked 407 p4p, 410 weight class). Brenin Arthur has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Powerful takedowns
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BJJ Brown 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brenin Arthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mma Jake!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jake throws a body punch but Arthur moves out of range.
Arthur gets a double leg takedown into Jake's guard.
Arthur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arthur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arthur stopping the sweep attempt from Jake.
Arthur is pushing down on Jake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jake is fighting to maintain full guard but Arthur has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jake controlling the position for now.
Jake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arthur.
Arthur is trying to work for a kimura but Jake is defending well.
Arthur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jake is trying to control but can't.
Jake manages to get to full guard.
Arthur with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthur throws a big elbow that misses.
Arthur definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arthur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arthur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jake wants to sweep here but Arthur controlling him for the moment.
Arthur postures up in Jake's guard and throws a big left but Jake blocks it.
Arthur advances position into side control!
Jake managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arthur.
Arthur 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.
Arthur throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arthur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arthur tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arthur has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Arthur seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Arthur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arthur tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Arthur sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jake is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Arthur tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jake defending against the ground and pound.
Arthur working the ground and pound.
Jake is looking for a sweep.
Arthur in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Arthur in side control, throwing shots but Jake defends.
Arthur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jake keeps working.
Arthur in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Arthur throwing strikes but Jake manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arthur is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthur wants to improve his position but Jake is controlling well.
Arthur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arthur.
Jake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arthur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arthur looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arthur looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arthur!
Arthur throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jake works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Arthur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jake defending well though.
Arthur seems to be working for a kimura but Jake defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arthur postures up.
Arthur throws a big elbow that misses.
Arthur won't allow Jake to sweep him here.
Arthur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arthur works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arthur.
Jake tries to get to full guard but Arthur has control of the leg.
Arthur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arthur.
Jake tries to roll over but Arthur keeps him under control.
Jake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arthur.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brenin Arthur 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.
Jake misses with a hook
and Arthur counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arthur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arthur defends well.
Arthur advances to half guard.
Arthur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arthur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jake defending well though.
Arthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jake can do to turn this around?
Arthur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arthur.
Arthur is nestled in close to Jake, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arthur wants to work for an arm triangle but Jake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arthur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arthur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jake keeping hold of Arthur's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthur is trying to work for a kimura but Jake is defending well.
Jake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arthur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been informed that Jake has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Arthur throwing shots but Jake is blocking nicely.
Arthur not doing much here.
Jake actively working from the bottom here.
Jake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arthur.
Jake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arthur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arthur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jake defending well though.
Arthur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jake's head.
Arthur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arthur.
Jake is not content to let Arthur control the position.
Jake looking for subs from the bottom but Arthur mounts him!
Brenin Arthur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jake is looking to improve his position but Arthur isn't that keen on the idea.
Arthur throwing strikes here but Jake is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jake is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jake tries to lock up and control but Arthur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jake gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jake keeping hold of Arthur's head, controlling as best he can.
Arthur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jake is just riding it out for now. Arthur eventually gives up the hold.
Arthur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jake's head.
Arthur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jake trying to control but Arthur postures up.
Jake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arthur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arthur's back!
Arthur is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jake gets his way!
Arthur tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Arthur looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Arthur's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Arthur tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Arthur is looking to improve his position but Jake isn't that keen on the idea.
Arthur is controlling an arm, preventing Jake from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arthur throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jake. What's that going to do exactly?
Arthur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arthur holds on for dear life, controlling Jake's posture momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brenin Arthur 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!
Arthur swats away the attempt to clinch by Jake.
Jake shoots in and gets a takedown into Arthur's guard.
Arthur keeping full guard, as Jake tries to pass.
Jake is still trying to improve position.
Jake forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthur is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arthur manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arthur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jake controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jake tries to free his leg and advance position but Arthur is retaining full guard.
Arthur pulls Jake in close to prevent any damage.
Arthur is looking for a triangle but Jake pushes his legs off easily.
Jake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arthur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arthur managing to control the position.
Arthur's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mma Jake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arthur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arthur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arthur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arthur is trying to keep Jake in close.
Arthur throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Arthur is controlling Jake's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Arthur looking for a guillotine here but Jake defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arthur has control of Jake's left arm, preventing Jake from doing any damage.
Jake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arthur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arthur wants to control but Jake postures up.
Arthur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jake off and has taken his back!
Jake breaks Arthur's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jake has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Arthur to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jake is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Arthur pulls down on the head and he's put Jake to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brenin Arthur!
Brenin Arthur gave a mention to Neon Zombie in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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