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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Kingman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingman has chosen Eurodancer as his entrance music. 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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255 lbs
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269 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Colin Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Kingman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Kingman won't allow it.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colin Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingman has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lewis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lewis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kingman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lewis's waist but Lewis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kingman off to one side.
Kingman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lewis.
Kingman looks gassed!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lewis. That's going to slow Kingman down.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt
and Kingman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kingman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis wants to get back to his feet but Kingman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kingman stands and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lewis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Kingman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lewis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingman trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Kingman controlling from side mount.
Kingman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Lewis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kingman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lewis throws a head kick but Kingman moves out of range.
Kingman gets the takedown into side control.
Kingman prevents Lewis from escaping the position.
Kingman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kingman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lewis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kingman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lewis prevents Kingman from moving into mount.
Lewis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kingman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee asks Kingman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kingman prefers to stall for the moment though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kingman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Colin Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Kingman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingman scores with a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Kingman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lewis wants to stand up but Kingman is controlling him.
Kingman passes Lewis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lewis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lewis is trying to stand.
Lewis has one foot on Kingman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lewis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kingman backs up against the cage.
Kingman has Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis tries to stall but Kingman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lewis up against the cage.
Kingman tries to pull guard but Lewis holds him up against the cage and eventually Kingman drops back down to his feet.
Lewis trying to stall but Kingman improves his position.
Kingman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kingman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kingman 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.
Lewis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lewis won't allow Kingman to get back to his feet.
Lewis is looking to stand up but Kingman won't let him.
Kingman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lewis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Kingman.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Kingman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kingman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kingman distracts Lewis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kingman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lewis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kingman is controlling him.
Kingman pushes down on Lewis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lewis is trying to stand back up but Kingman is controlling him
Kingman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Lewis tries to kick Kingman off but Kingman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kingman is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingman working over Lewis with some ground and pound. Lewis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kingman wants to free his trapped foot but Lewis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lewis is trying to stand back up but Kingman is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lewis is trying to stand back up but Kingman is controlling him
Kingman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lewis kicks off Kingman and gets to his feet.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
Lewis throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis misses with a body kick.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kingman tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Kingman.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Kingman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Kingman circles away.
Lewis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kingman.
No luck for Kingman with that takedown attempt.
Kingman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crunch! Lewis slams his shin into Kingman's torso.
Lewis shoots in for a double leg but Kingman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lewis scores with a head kick.
It looks like Joe Kingman has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kingman.
Kingman is rocked!
Lewis lands a head kick!
Kingman is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?
Lewis with a poor takedown
and Kingman counters with a takedown into side control.
Lewis tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Kingman seems to have recovered his senses.
Kingman controlling the position well here. Lewis rolled but Kingman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lewis has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kingman trying to control momentarily.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingman is landing with strikes from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Lewis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kingman's arms.
Lewis trying to get back to his feet but Kingman is in full control for now.
Kingman punishes Lewis with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingman connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Lewis to escape the position.
Lewis looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kingman connects with a big shot to the side of Lewis's head.
Lewis controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Kingman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Kingman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kingman has managed to clinch.
Kingman wants to break free but Lewis has control.
Lewis is looking to control Kingman's arms but Kingman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lewis has his back to the cage.
Kingman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis tries to clinch up
and Kingman counters with a left to the body.
Lewis misses with a two punch combination.
Kingman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lewis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kingman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kingman tries to stand but Lewis is controlling his head.
Lewis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kingman looks up at the clock and then as Lewis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kingman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kingman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingman tries to advance to mount but Lewis denies him.
Kingman is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kingman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lewis is trying to stand.
Kingman with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kingman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kingman landing shots from mount.
Kingman controlling his opponent.
Kingman looking to control but Lewis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lewis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kingman controlling the position easily from mount.
Lewis wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kingman fails to move to back control.
Kingman trying to control but Lewis is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kingman has control of Lewis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lewis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kingman has control of Lewis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lewis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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.
Kingman wants to control the pace but Lewis is squirming around nicely.
Lewis is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Colin Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis is trying to stand but he's just given Kingman his back.
Lewis has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingman throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Lewis!
Lewis holding both Kingman 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Kingman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kingman 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Kingman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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