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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ah Keung (ranked 5525 p4p, 3031 weight class) and Alden Horn (ranked 316 p4p, 222 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 cm 18 143 0 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm 19 135 0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Lethal high kicks Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt Decent boxing Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ah Keung! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alden Horn! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horn closes the distance and pushes Keung back into the cage. Keung can't find room to land a body shot as Horn controls the action.
Keung misses with a hook from the clinch. Horn is trying to force a seperation but Keung has the dominant position. Horn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Keung uses from the top position. Horn has his hands on Keung's head, controlling the position. Horn wants to sweep here but Keung controlling him for the moment. Keung stands and throws Horn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Horn seems a little lost for a moment, as Keung dominates the positioning. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Horn can do anything to dispel that myth. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn is trying to get back to half guard. Keung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Keung trying to control the position but Horn is working away. Horn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Keung's best efforts. Keung is pressing down on Horn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Horn is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Horn tries to get to full guard but Keung has control of the leg. Horn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Horn holds on and takes a little breather. Keung has gone for a leg lock! Horn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Keung's guard.
Horn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horn has managed to get both his arms back between Keung's legs - danger averted. Keung trying to keep a closed guard but Horn is proving a slippery customer.
Horn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Horn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keung is keeping the position for now. Keung trying to keep a closed guard but Horn is proving a slippery customer.
Horn has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Horn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Horn throws a big elbow that misses. Keung trying to keep a closed guard but Horn is proving a slippery customer.
Horn landing with the ground and pound. Horn trying to control but Keung is working from the bottom. Horn with a flurry of punches that miss. Horn distracts Keung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Horn postures up in Keung's guard and throws a big left but Keung blocks it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Horn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Keung pulls Horn in close to prevent any damage. Horn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Keung is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Horn dives into side control.
Keung is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Keung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Horn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Keung trying to remain calm as Horn controls from the top position. Horn working away. Horn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. It looks like Horn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Horn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Horn is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Keung is trying to escape and Horn transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Keung is forced to tap! Nice work there by Horn! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alden Horn!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
29% |
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