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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Armsslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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138 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Armsslow!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long goes for a double leg but Armsslow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Armsslow continues to drive forward.
Armsslow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Long sprawls well initially but Armsslow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Long is trying to get back to full guard.
Armsslow is trying to control. Long wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Armsslow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Long wants to control but Armsslow is keeping busy.
Armsslow wants to get back to his feet.
Long tries to get to full guard but Armsslow has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long is looking to control Armsslow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Long avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Armsslow seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Armsslow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Armsslow wants to pass the guard but Long is defending well.
Long tries to get to full guard but Armsslow has control of the leg.
Long trying to control here.
Long moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long trying to control the position.
Armsslow gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Armsslow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Long's half guard.
Armsslow is looking for a kimura but Long is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Armsslow to get the leverage.
Long is looking to improve his position.
Long is defending against the submission attempts here by Armsslow.
Long has a hand on Armsslow's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Armsslow takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long is squirming around, avoiding Armsslow's attempts to control the action.
Long is looking to improve his position but Armsslow isn't that keen on the idea.
Armsslow tries to control but Long wriggling away.
Armsslow putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Long wants to hold on but Armsslow pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Long sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Long makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Long.
Long will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Armsslow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Armsslow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Long's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Armsslow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Armsslow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Long's guard.
Armsslow trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armsslow postures up in Long's guard and throws a big left but Long blocks it.
Long has momentary wrist control but Armsslow slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long pulls Armsslow in close to his closed guard and prevents Armsslow from doing any damage or advancing position.
Long utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lance Armsslow has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armsslow looking to sit in guard and control but Long gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Armsslow has a closed guard, preventing Long from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Armsslow wants to control but Long passes easily into half guard.
Armsslow kicks Long off and gets back to his feet.
Armsslow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Long working a defensive guard here.
Armsslow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Armsslow scoring with some ground and pound.
Armsslow preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armsslow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Long wants to sweep but no luck.
Armsslow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Long trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Armsslow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Long is looking for a counter combo.
Armsslow misses with a hook
and Long moves into the clinch.
Armsslow manages to pull guard.
Armsslow has momentary wrist control but Long slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long trying to control but Armsslow is working from the bottom.
Long stands up and waves to Armsslow to follow him.
Armsslow misses with a wild body shot.
Armsslow misses with a kick to the body
and Long counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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.
Armsslow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Armsslow trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
Armsslow passes Long's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Armsslow is breathing heavily.
Armsslow trying to mount his opponent but Long defends it.
Armsslow works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long wants to hold on but Armsslow pushes him away.
Long tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Armsslow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Long tries to reverse the position but Armsslow maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armsslow tries to control but Long wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Armsslow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Long's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Long looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Armsslow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Long looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armsslow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Armsslow looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armsslow is fighting to break Long's control of his arms but Long is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long keeping full guard, as Armsslow tries to pass.
Long looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Armsslow trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Armsslow tries to clinch but Long moves away
and Long counters with a left and a right that stings Armsslow.
Long forces Armsslow back against the cage and clinches.
Long tries to land a knee to the head but Armsslow blocks with his arms.
Armsslow is trying to break the clinch but Long has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long pulls guard.
Armsslow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Armsslow trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armsslow drops back looking for a leg! Long is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Long manages to kick Armsslow off! Armsslow jumps back into Long's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armsslow trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
Armsslow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Long doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Long is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armsslow defends well.
Long tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Long takes the fight into the clinch.
Armsslow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Long uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long won't allow Armsslow to sweep him here.
Armsslow is still trying to improve position.
Long wants to control from the top but Armsslow keeps moving.
Long stopping the sweep attempt from Armsslow.
Long drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Armsslow dives on top into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ivan Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lance Armsslow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Long has an active guard here but Armsslow has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lance Armsslow.
I've got Armsslow 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Armsslow!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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