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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Coleman Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Phayattakorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phayattakorn has chosen คาราบาว นัก$ as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Skinner
vs
Phayattakorn

151 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

163 cm
25
134 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Mohito Fightwear

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Coleman Skinner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Phayattakorn!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Skinner gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Skinner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Phayattakorn gets a double leg takedown into Skinner's guard.
Phayattakorn is fighting to break Skinner's control of his arms but Skinner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Skinner working a defensive guard here.
Skinner pulls Phayattakorn in close to his closed guard and prevents Phayattakorn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Phayattakorn wants to control from the top but Skinner keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phayattakorn is one step ahead there.
Phayattakorn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Phayattakorn passes Skinner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner is looking to control Phayattakorn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skinner avoid being mounted?
Phayattakorn is keen to just control but Skinner is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Skinner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Phayattakorn's guard.
Skinner controls from within his opponent's guard.

Phayattakorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skinner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skinner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Skinner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Phayattakorn for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Coleman Skinner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Phayattakorn 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.

Skinner has his foot on Phayattakorn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phayattakorn works his way back into a safe position though.

Skinner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phayattakorn is aware though and is defending well.
Skinner striking off his back but it's not causing Phayattakorn any problems.
Phayattakorn looking to sit in guard and control but Skinner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Phayattakorn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skinner controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner preventing the sweep.
Skinner sitting in guard here, content to control.

Skinner stands and steps away. Phayattakorn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Phayattakorn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Skinner gets full guard.
Coleman Skinner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phayattakorn wants to control from the top but Skinner keeps moving.
Skinner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Skinner preventing the sweep.

Skinner stands and steps away. Phayattakorn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Skinner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phayattakorn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skinner somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Phayattakorn tries to sprawl but Skinner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skinner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Phayattakorn trying to get back to full guard but Skinner takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Phayattakorn is trying to stand.
Skinner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skinner prevents Phayattakorn from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner controlling from the full mount.
Skinner continues to stall.

Skinner is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Skinner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Phayattakorn is trying to defend but Skinner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phayattakorn scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Skinner manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coleman Skinner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Phayattakorn lands a two punch combo.
Skinner really is a fat lump.
Skinner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Phayattakorn defends well and Skinner ends up having to push Phayattakorn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Phayattakorn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skinner.
Phayattakorn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skinner is defended easily by Phayattakorn.
Phayattakorn feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coleman Skinner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Phayattakorn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Skinner did well to prevent Phayattakorn getting side control.
Skinner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner punching from the bottom.
Phayattakorn thows a huge punch but Skinner dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phayattakorn throws a strike but Skinner avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Skinner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Phayattakorn wants to get back to his feet.

Phayattakorn is defending against the submission attempts here by Skinner.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Skinner in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skinner stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Phayattakorn to get to his feet.
Phayattakorn misses with a combination

and Skinner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Phayattakorn!
Phayattakorn is looking for a sweep.
Skinner moves into full mount!
Skinner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phayattakorn can do to turn this around?
Phayattakorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Skinner stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Skinner shoots for a double leg takedown but Phayattakorn sprawls well. He's pushed Skinner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Skinner closes the distance and clinches.
Phayattakorn is trying to break free.
Skinner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phayattakorn just stands there and leans against the cage.

Skinner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Phayattakorn can't fight it off and eventually Skinner manages to take the fight to the floor. Phayattakorn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Phayattakorn working a defensive guard but Skinner manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Skinner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Skinner slows the pace down.
Jack Phayattakorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coleman Skinner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Coleman Skinner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skinner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coleman Skinner!
Jack Phayattakorn spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a difficult learning experience, yet I will grow and become a better fighter from here! '.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

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