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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and connor Peevor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 cm
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182 lbs
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189 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Thomas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, connor Peevor! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peevor shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Thomas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Thomas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thomas pushes Peevor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Thomas tries to clinch there but Peevor circles away.
Peevor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away. Thomas scores with a takedown into Peevor's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Peevor has his hands on Thomas's head, controlling the position. Peevor wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Peevor holds on and takes a little breather. Peevor wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him. Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Thomas landing with the ground and pound. Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Peevor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Thomas tries to clinch but Peevor moves away and Peevor counters with a takedown into side control. Peevor looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thomas tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Thomas is looking to get to half guard. Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peevor on the ground. Peevor jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thomas manages to avoid the submission attempt. Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Peevor drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thomas tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Thomas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Thomas is trying to defend against the choke here but Peevor has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Peevor Tightens the hold and Thomas taps out furiously! Peevor displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). connor Peevor!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
52% |
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