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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucian Lindsey (ranked 3482 p4p, 3790 weight class) and Liam Dylan (ranked 216 p4p, 236 weight class). Liam Dylan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucian Lindsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Dylan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindsey moves into the clinch successfully.
Dylan's coach down at Gym Goroshi London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dylan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lindsey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dylan.
Dylan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dylan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dylan breaks from the clinch.
Lindsey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dylan circles away.
Dylan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lindsey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lindsey dives in and scores a takedown into Dylan's guard.
Lindsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Dylan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dylan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lindsey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dylan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dylan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dylan!
Lindsey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
You can see the frustration on Lindsey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan in the domination position with Lindsey hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Lindsey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lindsey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dylan wants to get back to his feet.
Lindsey escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dylan keeps the fight on the outside.
Lindsey dodges the punch combination from Dylan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lindsey leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dylan manages to break the clinch.
Dylan gets caught napping as Lindsey dives in and scores a takedown. Dylan manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindsey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindsey slips nicely into half guard.
Lindsey is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindsey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dylan defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lindsey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lindsey tries to pass to full mount but Dylan defends it.
Lindsey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dylan is just riding it out for now. Lindsey eventually gives up the hold.
Lindsey is looking for a kimura here.
Lindsey stops Dylan from getting back to his feet.
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.
Lindsey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindsey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dylan is trying to stand back up but Lindsey is controlling him
Lindsey slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lindsey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dylan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucian Lindsey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lindsey darts in and clinches Dylan up against the cage.
Dylan struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindsey controls his hands.
Dylan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dylan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dylan with a knee to the head.
Dylan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lindsey or not.
Dylan is trying to break the clinch but Lindsey is controlling him.
Lindsey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dylan regains guard.
Lindsey tries to free his leg and advance position but Dylan is retaining full guard.
Lindsey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dylan can do to turn this around?
Lindsey trying to control but Dylan is working from the bottom.
Dylan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lindsey has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindsey avoiding damage as Dylan throws knees to the body.
Dylan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindsey's elbow.
Lindsey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dylan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lindsey tries to close the distance and clinch but Dylan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan rushes Lindsey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dylan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lindsey misses with a body punch.
Lindsey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lindsey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dylan is posturing up here but Lindsey has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dylan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dylan has to tap! Slick submission there by Lindsey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucian Lindsey!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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