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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Jigster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dylan Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Jigster!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jigster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Combs.
Jigster has Combs up against the cage in a clinch.
Combs is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jigster is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Combs to the mat. Combs regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Combs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jigster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Combs dives on top into guard.
Jigster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Combs.
Jigster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Combs content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jigster wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jigster drives through with a takedown into Combs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jigster wants to get up but he can't break Combs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jigster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Combs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Combs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Combs!
Combs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Combs swings around for an armbar but Jigster sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Combs's guard.
Combs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jigster trying to control the position from guard on top but Combs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jigster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Combs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Combs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Combs can't keep his opponent in guard - Jigster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Combs tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jigster is looking to pass Combs's guard but actually Combs recovers to full guard.
Jigster looking to pass the guard.
Combs wants to stand but Jigster is controlling the position.
Jigster is looking to stand up but Combs won't let him.
Jigster wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jigster tries to free his leg and advance position but Combs is retaining full guard.
Combs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Jigster dominated that round.
That's time! Combs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jigster pushes Combs up against the cage in a clinch.
Jigster lands a takedown into guard.
Jigster pushes down on Combs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Combs is trying to stand.
Combs is refusing to be controlled, as Jigster sits in half guard.
Jigster tries to pass to full mount but Combs defends it.
Combs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jigster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Combs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jigster wants to get up but he can't break Combs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Combs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jigster!
Combs sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jigster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Combs throws some wild stikes that Jigster manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs controlling the pace for now.
Combs unloads with some shots from mount but Jigster bucks and avoids them well.
Jigster is looking to improve his position but Combs isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Combs throwing strikes here but Jigster is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Combs working away from the top, dropping strikes.
You get the feeling that Jigster really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Combs lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs controlling from mount.
Combs trying to control but Jigster is having none of it.
Combs controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Combs dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jigster jabs Combs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Jigster scores with a four punch combination!
Jigster closes the distance and clinches.
Jigster is trying to break free.
Combs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Combs moves into the clinch.
Jigster is trying to break free.
Jigster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Combs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Combs rushes Jigster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Combs to work.
A frustrated look appears on Jigster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Combs.
Combs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jigster.
Jigster working hard to break the clinch.
Jigster has Combs pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jigster pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Combs tumbling to the mat - Jigster dives into Combs's guard.
Jigster wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
Combs managing to control the position.
Jigster slips nicely into half guard.
Combs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jigster is keen to just control but Combs is a slippery customer.
Combs has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jigster is on him like a limpet, forcing Combs back against the cage.
Jigster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jigster tries to circle away but Combs has him pinned against the cage.
Jigster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Combs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jigster up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jigster is trying to force a seperation but Combs has the dominant position.
Combs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jigster working hard to break the clinch.
Combs manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jigster tries to break the clinch but Combs is controlling the position.
Combs stalling in the clinch.
Jigster tries to circle away but Combs has him pinned against the cage.
Jigster is trying to break the clinch but Combs has him pressed against the cage.
Combs is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dylan Combs.
Jigster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jigster takes the fight into the clinch.
Combs has Jigster pressed against the cage, preventing Jigster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jigster wants to break free but Combs has control.
Jigster is trying to break the clinch but Combs has him pressed against the cage.
Combs avoiding damage.
Jigster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jigster tries to break the clinch but Combs is controlling the position.
Jigster is trying to break the clinch but Combs has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Combs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lyoto Jigster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jigster throws a head kick that half lands.
Jigster throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Combs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Jigster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jigster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Jigster!
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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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