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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Cilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
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168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Cilli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Davies!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cilli is trying to defend but Davies finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cilli wants to control but Davies is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cilli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davies.
Cilli trying to hold on to Davies's head to control him but Davies postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivan Cilli has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cilli tries to sprawl but Davies drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Davies is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cilli regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cilli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cilli 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.
Cilli pulls Davies in close to prevent any damage.
Davies postures up in Cilli's guard and throws a big left but Cilli blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cilli is trying to control the position but Davies postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Harry Davies wasn't active enough on the ground.
Davies scores with a takedown into Cilli's guard.
Cilli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cilli is trying to control the position but Davies postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davies feints and as Cilli raises his hands in defense, Davies changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cilli pulls Davies in close to his closed guard and prevents Davies from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cilli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cilli 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Davies dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davies fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cilli to the ground. Davies is now in Cilli's guard.
Davies must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cilli keeping full guard, as Davies tries to pass.
Harry Davies has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davies postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Davies closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cilli did well to prevent Davies getting side control.
Davies is looking for a kimura but Cilli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davies to get the leverage.
Cilli preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cilli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cilli.
Cilli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cilli lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Davies!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cilli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davies is looking to escape.
Davies avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cilli.
Cilli working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cilli has control of Davies's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Davies regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Davies is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cilli throws some wild stikes that Davies manages to avoid easily.
Cilli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cilli misses with a head shot.
Davies is working to get back to half guard.
Davies tries to hold on but Cilli pushes him away.
Davies regains half guard.
Cilli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davies missing with punches from the bottom.
Cilli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cilli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davies punching from the bottom.
Cilli is looking to advance position but Davies won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cilli is working for a kimura but Davies is defending it quite comfortably.
Cilli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cilli connects with a nice short shot to Davies's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cilli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davies looking for submissions off his back.
Cilli is trying to work for a kimura but Davies is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cilli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Cilli dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cilli gets caught napping as Davies dives in and scores a takedown. Cilli manages to retain guard.
Cilli wants to sweep but no luck.
Davies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davies is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Harry Davies was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Davies shoots in and bounces Cilli off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cilli is trying to control the position but Davies postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies is looking to stand up but Cilli won't let him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Davies shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cilli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cilli is keeping the position for now.
Cilli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davies's guard.
Cilli passes into half guard.
Cilli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davies wants to improve his position but Cilli is controlling well.
Cilli throwing shots but Davies is blocking nicely.
Cilli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cilli punishing his opponent with strikes.
Davies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies has left one of his arms exposed and Cilli doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Davies screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Cilli!
Ivan Cilli is the new welterweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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