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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between joshua jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Lappin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, joshua jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Lappin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lappin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
jordan tries to clinch up but Lappin circles away and keeps his distance.
Lappin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lappin lands in his opponent's guard.
jordan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lappin prevents jordan from getting back to his feet.
jordan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lappin is one step ahead there.
jordan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lappin stands and steps away. jordan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
jordan misses with a takedown attempt - Lappin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for jordan.
Lappin looks to clinch
and jordan counters with a head kick.
jordan tries to clinch but Lappin moves out of range.
Lappin throws a series of strikes that have jordan backpedaling.
Lappin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lappin tries for a takedown but jordan manages to get underhooks.
jordan gets control of Lappin's arms and successfully pulls guard. jordan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lappin gets to his feet. jordan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
jordan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
jordan is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
jordan wants to stand but Lappin has his arm trapped.
Lappin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lappin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lappin gets full guard.
jordan wants to stand but Lappin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lappin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lappin lands a shot to the body.
Lappin drags the fight down to the ground.
Lappin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lappin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jordan stops Lappin from standing up.
Lappin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with jordan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lappin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
jordan stops Lappin from standing up.
jordan slips nicely into half guard.
jordan is trying to work for a kimura but Lappin is defending well.
Lappin pushes jordan off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jordan has his takedown stuffed
and Lappin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lappin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lappin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
jordan trying to get back to full guard but Lappin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lappin tries to control but jordan wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lappin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Lappin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
jordan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lappin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten jordan somewhat.
jordan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lappin's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lappin.
jordan with a lazy takedown attempt
so Lappin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lappin stands up and waves to jordan to follow him.
Chris Lappin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jordan with a poor takedown
and Lappin counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joshua jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lappin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
jordan wants to clinch up but Lappin keeps it at a distance.
Lappin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
jordan is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lappin landing strikes from the mount and jordan is in trouble!
jordan is looking to improve his position but Lappin isn't that keen on the idea.
Lappin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
jordan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lappin looking to control and managing it successfully.
jordan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Lappin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
jordan is working to get back to half guard.
Lappin controlling from mount.
Lappin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lappin controlling the position easily from mount.
Lappin looking to finish jordan with some ground and pound. This is bad for jordan!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jordan can't escape the position.
jordan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lappin scoring with strikes but jordan is staying in there.
Chris Lappin has got the better of the ground game so far.
jordan is desperately trying to improve his position but Lappin has a good base and remains in mount.
Lappin tries to control but jordan wriggling away.
Lappin blocks jordan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lappin with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four 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.
Lappin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish jordan?
Lappin with good strikes from the mount here!
jordan is desperately trying to improve his position but Lappin has a good base and remains in mount.
Lappin landing punches.
Lappin working jordan over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Lappin.
jordan tries to hold on but Lappin postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
jordan is desperately trying to improve his position but Lappin has a good base and remains in mount.
Lappin controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Lappin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lappin throws a sloppy head kick
and jordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
joshua jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
jordan tries to clinch up
and Lappin counters with a single leg into guard. jordan didn't expect that.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lappin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
jordan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
jordan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lappin is one step ahead there.
Lappin is stalling in the full guard.
Lappin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
jordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lappin drops back, looking for a kneebar! jordan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. jordan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from jordan!
jordan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lappin!
Lappin tries to lock up and control but jordan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, jordan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
jordan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lappin is squirming around, avoiding jordan's attempts to control the action.
jordan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
jordan misses with a head shot.
Lappin working to try and regain half guard.
jordan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lappin is looking to escape.
Lappin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
jordan tries to control but Lappin wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lappin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lappin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lappin is looking to control jordan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lappin avoid being mounted?
Lappin is trying to get back to full guard.
Lappin strikes from the bottom but jordan uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Lappin struggling a bit here.
jordan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four 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.
Lappin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lappin sneaks out the side door and pushes jordan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
jordan with a poor takedown
and Lappin counters by moving into the clinch.
Lappin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. jordan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
jordan tries to circle away but Lappin has him pinned against the cage.
Lappin wants a takedown but no success here.
jordan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lappin walks away with a smile on his face. jordan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
jordan slips under a jab from Lappin.
Lappin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lappin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joshua jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
jordan misses the shot to the body.
joshua jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Lappin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
jordan tries to bum rush Lappin with a series of wild strikes but Lappin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Lappin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lappin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Lappin!
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energy
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hype
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