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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordi Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tyler (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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordi Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyler sprawls well. He's pushed Sampson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tyler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyler looking to pass the guard.
Sampson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tyler has gone for a leg lock! Sampson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tyler's guard.
Sampson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sampson preventing the sweep.
Tyler keeping full guard, as Sampson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson wants to stand but Tyler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sampson looking to pass the guard.
Tyler working a defensive guard here.
Sampson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyler pulls Sampson in to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Tyler hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tyler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sampson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tyler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tyler trying to control the action but Sampson is working from the bottom.
Sampson wants to control but Tyler postures up.
Tyler wants to stand but Sampson is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Sampson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tyler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sampson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sampson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tyler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sampson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tyler's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sampson trying to control but Tyler postures up.
Tyler works his way into full mount!
Sampson regains half guard.
Sampson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sampson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sampson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyler defends well.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
Sampson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyler defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sampson has his foot on Tyler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyler works his way back into a safe position though.
Tyler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sampson is keeping the position for now.
Tyler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sampson's guard.
Sampson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tyler is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sampson.
Tyler is looking to take a break and control but Sampson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Tyler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tyler showed some decent athleticism there.
Sampson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyler.
Tyler tries to pass to full mount but Sampson defends it.
Sampson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sampson trying to control but Tyler postures up.
Sampson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tyler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler wants to control but Sampson is keeping him busy.
Sampson actively working from the bottom here.
Sampson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sampson is trying to control but can't.
Tyler stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sampson to get to his feet.
Tyler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries to free his leg and advance position but Sampson is retaining full guard.
Sampson controls Tyler momentarily but Tyler frees himself.
Sampson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sampson looking for a sweep. Not yet Sampson, not yet.
Sampson looking to control.
Sampson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sampson working a defensive guard here.
Sampson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyler is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson is trying to keep Tyler in close.
Tyler stands up from Sampson's guard - Tyler perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sampson fails with the takedown
so Tyler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sampson keeping moving, preventing Tyler from controlling successfully.
Sampson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sampson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyler defends it easily.
Tyler scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sampson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sampson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sampson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sampson!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sampson controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Tyler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sampson tries for a takedown but Tyler circles away easily
and Tyler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sampson's guard.
Sampson keeping full guard, as Tyler tries to pass.
Sampson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyler defends it easily.
Sampson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sampson keeping moving, preventing Tyler from controlling successfully.
Tyler forces his way into half guard.
Sampson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sampson trying to control from the bottom.
Tyler wants to free his trapped foot but Sampson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyler is working away from the top position though.
Tyler lands strikes from half guard.
Sampson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler.
Sampson is trying to maintain the position but Tyler is very close to passing his half guard.
Tyler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sampson's head.
Sampson wants to control but Tyler is keeping busy.
Tyler stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sampson to get to his feet.
Sampson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson is trying to control but can't.
Tyler is working for a kimura but Sampson is defending it quite comfortably.
Sampson trying to control from the bottom.
Sampson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tyler is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sampson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tyler is looking to defend but Sampson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tyler! Sampson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tyler taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jordi Sampson!
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