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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad zinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton comes to the ring accompanied by Sorry, you're not a winner. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
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179 cm
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152 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahmad zinger!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton tries to clinch up.
zinger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than zinger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
zinger wants to control the pace but Horton is squirming around nicely.
Horton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
zinger is trying to control the action in half guard but Horton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Horton blocking the ground and pound attempt from zinger.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Horton is looking to control zinger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Horton avoid being mounted?
zinger trying to control the action but Horton is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Horton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
zinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
zinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horton misses with a takedown
so zinger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
zinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
zinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
zinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
zinger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Horton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for zinger!
zinger working to try and regain half guard.
Horton wants to take zinger's back but he can't do it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton prevents zinger from getting the reversal.
zinger tries to hold on but Horton pushes him away.
zinger is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Horton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Horton takes zinger's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, zinger is in trouble.
Horton looking to break zinger's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. zinger remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Horton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Horton lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Horton.
zinger is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Horton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Horton is persistently looking for the submission but zinger is defending it well.
Horton looking for the choke but no joy.
Horton is breathing heavily.
Horton gets his hands free as zinger looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton controlling well, preventing zinger from escaping the position.
zinger preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Horton.
Horton gets his hands free as zinger looks to control.
Horton working for a choke but zinger reverses nicely into Horton 's guard.
zinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
zinger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
zinger trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom.
Horton wants to control but zinger passes easily into half guard.
That's four 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.
Horton wants to improve his position but zinger is controlling well.
zinger is taking a breather. Horton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Horton tries to roll over but zinger keeps him under control.
Horton is not content to let zinger control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
zinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
zinger throwing shots but Horton is blocking nicely.
zinger trying to control from half guard but Horton is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ahmad zinger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and zinger counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Horton!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Horton is wriggling around trying to escape.
zinger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
zinger putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Horton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
zinger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
zinger thowing shots but they're missing.
zinger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Horton is surviving well by controlling zinger's body position as best he can.
zinger misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zinger wants to finish this one by submission but Horton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from zinger.
Ahmad zinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horton is looking to improve his position but zinger isn't that keen on the idea.
zinger is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Horton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
zinger prevents Horton from getting the reversal.
Horton wants to hold on but zinger pushes him away.
zinger looking to control but Horton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
zinger throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Horton because zinger loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
zinger jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Horton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Horton and zinger has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
zinger is breathing heavily.
Horton wants to control but zinger postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
zinger is looking to take a break and control but Horton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horton struggling a bit here.
zinger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Horton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
zinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Horton can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton tries to bench press zinger off him but zinger keeps the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horton fails with the takedown
and zinger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Horton won't be happy with that.
zinger tries to advance to mount but can't.
Horton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
zinger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Horton throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
zinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horton keeps working.
Horton is trying to control zinger's posture but zinger avoids it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. zinger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Horton throwing strikes but missing.
Horton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
zinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
zinger throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Horton wants to control from the top but zinger keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad zinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Horton tries to clinch
and zinger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Horton won't be happy with that.
Horton can't do much from the bottom here.
zinger advances nicely into full mount.
zinger prevents Horton from getting the reversal.
Horton is working hard here to advance position.
Horton has given up his back.
Horton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Horton staying busy and making it hard for zinger to control.
zinger slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Horton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
zinger is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton is looking for a sweep. zinger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
zinger trying to control the action but Horton is working from the bottom.
zinger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
zinger wants to control but Horton is keeping him busy.
Horton manages to get to full guard.
zinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
zinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Horton is retaining full guard.
Horton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and zinger defends well.
zinger won't allow Horton to sweep him here.
zinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
zinger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Horton can't keep his opponent in guard - zinger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
zinger seems to be working for a kimura but Horton defends the submission attempt.
zinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Horton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ahmad zinger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
zinger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Horton landing strikes.
Horton trying to control the position but zinger is working away.
zinger struggling a bit here.
zinger dodges the ground and pound from Horton.
zinger is trying to improve his position.
Horton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, zinger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Horton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
zinger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Horton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Horton trying to control from half guard but zinger is working away.
Horton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Horton trying to control from half guard but zinger is working away.
Horton is thwarting zinger's attempts to control the position.
Jamie Horton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
zinger is looking for a sweep. Horton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
zinger moves into full guard.
zinger trying to keep a closed guard but Horton is proving a slippery customer.
Ahmad zinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horton looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmad zinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got zinger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad zinger!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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