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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Prince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Percell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Percell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Prince! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Percell! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Prince throws a right hand that Percell ducks under and follows up with a left that Percell also avoids with ease. Percell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Prince shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Percell is trying to defend but Prince finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Prince tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Percell. Prince performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Prince is trying to work for a kimura but Percell is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prince decides to stand and escape the position. Percell has his takedown stuffed and Prince makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Percell really felt that one! The fight moves into the clinch position. Prince jumps guard.
Percell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Prince 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. Prince on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prince tries to get out of the position. Prince has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Percell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Prince manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Prince content just to control the position here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Prince scoring with strikes but Percell is staying in there. Percell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Prince tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Prince throws some wild stikes that Percell manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Prince is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Percell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Prince takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four 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. Prince connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Prince tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Prince with good strikes from the mount here! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Prince dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Prince shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Prince tries to pass to full mount but Percell defends it. Percell is not content to let Prince control the position. Prince keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Percell is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prince works his way into side control. Prince throws an elbow but Percell slips to the side and avoids it well. Prince trying to control the action but Percell is working from the bottom. Percell is trying to escape the position but Prince is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Prince working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Prince taking a breather here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jason Prince. Nice sprawl there from Percell as Prince shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Percell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prince moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Percell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Prince darts in and clinches Percell up against the cage. Prince manages to break the clinch.
Prince tries to clinch there but Percell circles away.
Prince fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Percell, pushing him back against the cage. Prince leaning against his opponent.
Prince has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Percell uses from the top position. Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prince looking for a guillotine here but Percell defends easily.
Prince 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. Prince working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Percell.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Percell throws a strike but Prince rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Percell is looking to stand up but Prince isn't so interested in that idea. Prince trying to control but Percell is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Prince dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Prince closes the distance and clinches. Knees in the clinch landing for Prince.
Prince manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Prince throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Percell with a nice head shot there. Prince has control of Percell's left arm, preventing Percell from doing any damage. Prince pushes Percell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Prince feints and as Percell raises his hands in defense, Prince changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Prince has gone for a leg lock! Percell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Prince's guard. Prince manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Percell manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prince accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Prince throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Percell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Prince stands up from guard. Let's bang! Percell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Prince's half guard. Prince tries to get to full guard but Percell has control of the leg. Percell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Percell scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Prince is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Percell pulls his head out easily. Percell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prince defending well though. Nice strikes from Percell there. Prince has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Percell is working away from the top position though. Prince blocking the ground and pound attempt from Percell.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Prince misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Percell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Percell fails with the takedown and Prince decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Percell's guard. Percell manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Prince closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Prince throws an elbow but Percell slips to the side and avoids it well. Percell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Prince has just dragged him back down to the mat. Prince decides to stand back up. Prince steps back and let's Percell get back to his feet. Prince scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Prince darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Prince is trying to control. Percell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Prince stops Percell from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Prince looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Daniel Percell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jason Prince is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Prince sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jason Prince showed his dominance in that final round. Well Prince has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Prince!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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