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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lisko Bobima (ranked 5750 p4p, 576 weight class) and Gabriel Jones (ranked 5703 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lisko Bobima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Jones!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Bobima.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones controlling the action here.
Bobima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Bobima controlling the position for now.
Bobima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is taking a breather. Bobima says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bobima manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones won't allow Bobima to get back to his feet.
Bobima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bobima being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones throws a strike but Bobima rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bobima trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bobima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bobima throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Bobima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bobima wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Bobima wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bobima enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bobima manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Bobima's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobima wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bobima has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones throws a strike but Bobima rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bobima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bobima from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bobima is one step ahead there.
Jones wants to stand up but Bobima is controlling him.
Bobima throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones has control of Bobima's left arm, preventing Bobima from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriel Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Bobima is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Bobima's guard.
Bobima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bobima from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bobima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobima wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Bobima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobima throws a big right hand that misses.
Bobima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bobima wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bobima from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bobima is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bobima preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bobima manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bobima is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Bobima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Bobima!
Bobima trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Bobima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobima trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bobima trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Bobima is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Jones is pulling down on Bobima's head to control his posture.
Bobima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bobima tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones is thwarting Bobima's attempts to control the position.
Jones looks to land a strike but Bobima avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lisko Bobima will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bobima's half guard.
Jones wants to control but Bobima is keeping him busy.
Bobima manages to get to full guard.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bobima trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobima is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Bobima is trying to keep Jones in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Bobima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Bobima!
Jones pulls Bobima in close to prevent any damage.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bobima from controlling successfully.
Jones 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bobima postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bobima closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Lisko Bobima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobima trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Bobima stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones controlling Bobima's posture.
Bobima wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bobima from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bobima manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bobima gets back to full guard.
Bobima throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bobima is trying to keep Jones in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lisko Bobima.
I think Bobima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lisko Bobima!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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