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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Long has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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194 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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167 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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, Ivan Long! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Newton! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Newton throws a head kick that misses. Long tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Newton manages to circle out of the way. Long misses with a takedown attempt - Newton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Excellent takedown into side control there by Newton. Long manages to work his way to half guard, despite Newton's best efforts. Long makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Long. Long 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Long has Newton pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round. Long 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. Long will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Newton wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving. Long controlling Newton's posture. Long has his foot on Newton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newton works his way back into a safe position though. Long really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Newton looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Long managing to control the position. Long keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully. Long had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily. Long has his foot on Newton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newton works his way back into a safe position though. Newton wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving. Newton is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Long has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Newton is looking to defend but Long has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Newton! Long pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Newton taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ivan Long!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
35% |
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