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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hari Kunwar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kunwar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Kills - Future Starts Slow. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hari Kunwar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitchell Brown!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunwar 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.
Brown is looking for a triangle here but Kunwar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kunwar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kunwar's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kunwar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunwar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kunwar moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Brown.
Kunwar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown is trying to control Kunwar's posture but Kunwar avoids it.
Brown tries to buck Kunwar off but Kunwar is having none of it.
Kunwar advances to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kunwar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunwar controlling his opponent.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Kunwar wants to get back to his feet but Brown is holding on tight.
Kunwar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Kunwar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brown manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kunwar off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunwar is trying to stand back up.
I really don't envy Kunwar right now.
Brown is persistently looking for the submission but Kunwar is defending it well.
Brown keeps control of the position as Kunwar tries to break free.
Brown is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kunwar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kunwar for a finish.
Kunwar tries to break free.
Brown goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Kunwar escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Kunwar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunwar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kunwar trying to control the pace.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kunwar is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kunwar is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hari Kunwar dominated that 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.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Mitchell Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kunwar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kunwar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kunwar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kunwar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kunwar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kunwar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kunwar off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunwar tries to roll but Brown sticks to his back.
Brown is persistently looking for the submission but Kunwar is defending it well.
Brown avoiding Kunwar 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunwar is in bad spot here.
Brown gets his hands free as Kunwar looks to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kunwar manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Kunwar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kunwar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kunwar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kunwar is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Kunwar is keeping him busy.
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kunwar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown's best efforts.
Kunwar regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown postures up.
Hari Kunwar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Kunwar is retaining full guard.
Kunwar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kunwar working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunwar wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown trying to control but Kunwar is working from the bottom.
Kunwar is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kunwar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kunwar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kunwar keeps moving.
Kunwar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kunwar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kunwar looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kunwar trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Kunwar defends the submission attempt.
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mitchell Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kunwar throws a combination. Brown tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kunwar to the mat! Kunwar manages to get full guard.
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kunwar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kunwar has escaped and now he's on top!
Brown has momentary wrist control but Kunwar slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kunwar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunwar wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Kunwar is posturing up here but Brown has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kunwar tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kunwar has to tap! Slick submission there by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mitchell Brown!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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