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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Neal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Neal!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neal throws a nice looking combination but Muller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Neal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muller 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neal controlling the position.
Muller preventing the sweep.
Neal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Muller looking to sit in guard and control but Neal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Neal from controlling successfully.
Muller manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Neal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Neal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Muller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Muller throws some wild stikes that Neal manages to avoid easily.
Muller is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Neal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Neal!
Muller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neal wants to control from the top but Muller keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neal drops back looking for a leg! Muller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muller manages to kick Neal off! Neal jumps back into Muller's guard.
Neal preventing the sweep.
Neal drops back looking for a leg! Muller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muller manages to kick Neal off! Neal jumps back into Muller's guard.
Neal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neal forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neal tries to pass to full mount but Muller defends it.
Neal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neal prevents Muller from improving his position.
Muller is breathing heavily.
Neal works his foot free and advances to mount.
Muller is squirming around, avoiding Neal's attempts to control the action.
Muller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Neal on the ground.
Neal throws some wild stikes that Muller manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neal working for a guillotine from mount but Muller is in no mood to give up.
Muller tries to hold on but Neal pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neal is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Muller has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Neal wants to control the pace but Muller is squirming around nicely.
Neal quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Neal but it's paid off an Muller is forced to tap! Nice work by Neal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Neal!
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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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