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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stapleton comes to the cage accompanied by Movin' That. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Stapleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester throws a series of punches but Stapleton moves out of range.
Stapleton shoots for a double leg takedown but Winchester sprawls well. He's pushed Stapleton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stapleton slips a jab and a cross from Winchester.
Stapleton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Winchester gets back to half guard.
Winchester controlling the position well.
Stapleton throwing shots but Winchester is blocking nicely.
Winchester trying to control from the bottom.
Stapleton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stapleton moves into full mount! Winchester won't be happy about that!
Winchester is working to get back to half guard.
Stapleton content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapleton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Winchester is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Stapleton 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.
Winchester is trying to escape the mount.
Winchester is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stapleton wants to control the pace but Winchester is squirming around nicely.
Winchester slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Winchester wants to control but Stapleton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stapleton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winchester with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Winchester wants to improve his position but Stapleton is controlling well.
Stapleton is looking for a kimura here.
Winchester blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stapleton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stapleton is looking to advance position but Winchester won't allow it.
Winchester moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stapleton trying to control the position from guard on top but Winchester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winchester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stapleton is one step ahead there.
Stapleton passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Stapleton there.
Stapleton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stapleton is keen to just control but Winchester is a slippery customer.
Stapleton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stapleton lands a nice short elbow.
Winchester wants to improve his position but Stapleton is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stapleton working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Winchester's thigh. Winchester counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stapleton trying to control but Winchester is working from the bottom.
Stapleton throws and elbow that misses. Winchester uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stapleton's guard. Nice move by Winchester!
Stapleton wants to improve his position but instead Winchester has moved into half guard.
Winchester wants to stand up but Stapleton manages to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Stapleton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stapleton dives in and grabs Winchester's left leg, looking for a takedown. Winchester pushes down on Stapleton's head and hops out.
Stapleton fails with the takedown.
Stapleton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winchester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Winchester.
Winchester misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester throws a chopping leg kick but Stapleton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stapleton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winchester as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Stapleton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winchester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stapleton fails with a takedown attempt.
Winchester misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winchester misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Winchester as Stapleton shoots in.
Winchester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stapleton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winchester stuffs the takedown attempt from Stapleton. Stapleton gets slowly back to his feet.
Winchester works over Stapleton's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Winchester.
Stapleton shoots in and drives through. Winchester sprawls well.
Winchester throws a series of punches but Stapleton moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stapleton fails with a takedown attempt.
Winchester misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Winchester. No joy for Stapleton on that attempt.
Winchester tries to land a front kick but Stapleton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Winchester circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winchester looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winchester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stapleton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sam Winchester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winchester misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Winchester as Stapleton shoots in.
Stapleton closes the distance and clinches up with Winchester, looking for a takedown. Stapleton pushes Winchester against the cage but Winchester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
David Stapleton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stapleton has managed to clinch.
Stapleton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Winchester prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winchester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stapleton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stapleton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Winchester has him pressed against the cage.
Winchester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stapleton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winchester's efforts to push away.
Winchester is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stapleton is keeping busy.
Stapleton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Winchester gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stapleton tries a body shot but Winchester blocks it.
Winchester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Winchester tries to stall but Stapleton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stapleton has Winchester pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Winchester manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stapleton stalling the fight.
Stapleton blocking some punches.
Stapleton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Winchester prevents it.
Stapleton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Winchester gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stapleton wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winchester wants to get back to striking at distance but Stapleton won't allow it.
Stapleton wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Winchester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stapleton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winchester as he avoids it easily.
Winchester misses with a two punch combination.
Stapleton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winchester tries to avoid it but Stapleton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winchester to the ground. Winchester escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Winchester misses with a series of wild punches.
Winchester defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stapleton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Stapleton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winchester looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winchester throws a series of punches but Stapleton moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Winchester as Stapleton shoots in.
Winchester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stapleton tries to clinch up but Winchester circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Winchester does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winchester tries to bum rush Stapleton with a series of wild strikes but Stapleton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stapleton avoids the body shot from Winchester.
Stapleton throws a combination that misses
and Winchester counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester throws a combination that misses
and Stapleton counters with a shoot takedown. Winchester fights it but they end up in guard.
Winchester avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stapleton looking to pass the guard.
Winchester has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Winchester keeping moving, preventing Stapleton from controlling successfully.
Stapleton postures up.
Stapleton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winchester works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton slips nicely into half guard.
Stapleton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winchester gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stapleton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winchester has Stapleton pulled in close to control his posture.
Stapleton stands up from Winchester's guard - Stapleton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stapleton tries for a takedown but Winchester circles away easily
and Winchester counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Winchester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stapleton fails with the takedown
and Winchester counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester throws a right hand that Stapleton ducks under and follows up with a left that Stapleton also avoids with ease.
Winchester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stapleton.
Winchester throws a combination. Stapleton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Winchester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Winchester misses with a combination
so Stapleton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stapleton wants to control from the top but Winchester keeps moving.
Winchester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stapleton is one step ahead there.
Stapleton is looking to work some ground and pound but Winchester has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton trying to control but Winchester is working from the bottom.
Stapleton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stapleton throws a big right hand that misses.
Winchester not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stapleton tries to free his leg and advance position but Winchester is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stapleton misses with a takedown attempt
and Winchester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stapleton tries for a takedown but Winchester circles away easily
and Winchester counters with a stiff right hand.
Winchester throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stapleton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winchester's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winchester is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Stapleton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stapleton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for David Stapleton!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for David Stapleton!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for David Stapleton!
David Stapleton wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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