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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thip Top (ranked 2855 p4p, 270 weight class) and Jason Arlington (ranked 2540 p4p, 242 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Arlington's choice of entrance music: Unchained Melody. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Thip Top!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Arlington!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Top misses.
Arlington wants to counter with a clinch but Top pushes him away.
Top misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Top does no damage.
Arlington tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thip Top seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Top. Arlington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Top lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arlington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arlington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Top tries to clinch up but Arlington circles away and keeps his distance.
Top swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arlington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Top's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Top pulls Arlington in close to prevent any damage.
Arlington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Top is trying to keep Arlington in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlington passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington is working for a submission of some sort.
Top keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arlington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Top's coaches at JAG Battle Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Top is trying to maintain the position but Arlington is very close to passing his half guard.
Arlington has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fist of Fury Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Arlington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arlington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arlington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Top manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Top keeping moving, preventing Arlington from controlling successfully.
Arlington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Top swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arlington is pushing down on Top's leg trying to pass to half guard. Top is fighting to maintain full guard but Arlington has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arlington moves into full mount! Top won't be happy about that!
Top is trying to reverse the position but instead Arlington has taken his back - oops!
Top takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Arlington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arlington not allowing Top to control his hands.
Top defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arlington's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Top is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Arlington gets his way!
I would not like to be Top right now.
Arlington tries to get the hooks in deep but Top pushed the leg off.
Arlington throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Top is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Arlington trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Top defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arlington's arms.
Top wants to control his opponent's hands but Arlington gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlington is hanging on to Top's back as he tries to escape.
Arlington looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Top is controlling Arlington 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Arlington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Arlington has his foot on Top's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Top works his way back into a safe position though.
Top trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Arlington dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Top moves away from the strike by Arlington.
Top fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arlington throws a hook but Top blocks it.
Top pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arlington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Top fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Top takes the fight into the clinch.
Arlington jumps guard but Top turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Top is looking for a takedown.
Top breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Top pushes Arlington up against the cage in a clinch.
Top breaks from the clinch.
Arlington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Top.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thip Top. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington closes the distance and clinches.
Arlington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Top to keep the fight standing.
Arlington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arlington fails to pull guard.
Arlington tries a body shot but Top blocks it.
Arlington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Top escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arlington looks to throw the jab but Top is out of range.
Top throws a head kick that misses.
Top dives in and grabs Arlington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arlington pushes down on Top's head and hops out.
Top fails to land the takedown.
Arlington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arlington wants it to stay on the feet.
Top tries to clinch but Arlington moves out of range.
Arlington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Top or perhaps it was just good defense by Arlington, which made it look bad.
Top changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arlington tries to avoid it but Top manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arlington to the ground. Arlington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arlington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Top scores with a head kick.
Arlington misses with a hook. Top ducked under it nicely.
Top changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Top is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Arlington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arlington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arlington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arlington keeping full guard, as Top tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Top controls the pace.
Arlington wants to sweep but no luck.
Arlington pulls Top in close to prevent any damage.
Arlington is looking for a triangle but Top pushes his legs off easily.
Top trying to control but Arlington is working from the bottom.
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.
Arlington looking for a guillotine here but Top defends easily.
Top 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.
Arlington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arlington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Top doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Top manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Top controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Arlington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Top shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arlington moves into the clinch.
Top stalling in the clinch but Arlington improves position.
Top blocks an uppercut.
Arlington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arlington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Top.
Top lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Top breaks the clinch.
Top tries to clinch there but Arlington circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arlington with the counter takedown but Top avoids it easily.
Arlington sizes up Top with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Top ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Top quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Arlington connects with a crisp jab.
Top wants to clinch.
And Arlington tries to counter it with a takedown but Top pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arlington misses with an uppercut. Top saw that one coming.
No joy there for Top, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arlington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arlington looks to throw the jab but Top is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Top is defended easily by Arlington.
Thip Top has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thip Top. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Top looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Arlington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Top advances to half guard.
Arlington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Top looking to pass the guard.
Top trying to control but Arlington is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlington is trying to control the position but Top postures up.
Arlington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Top is aware though and is defending well.
Arlington is looking for a triangle but Top pushes his legs off easily.
Top with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arlington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Top manages to get himself to full guard.
Arlington throws an elbow that misses. Top uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Arlington's guard. Nice move by Top!
Top stopping the sweep attempt from Arlington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Top doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Top manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arlington looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Top has picked Arlington up and slammed him! Arlington can't keep hold of the triangle and Top manages to pass to side control!
Arlington manages to get back to half guard.
Arlington regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Top.
Top stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Top gets a double leg takedown into Arlington's guard.
Jason Arlington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlington trying to keep a closed guard but Top is proving a slippery customer.
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 Thip Top.
Well Arlington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Arlington!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Arlington thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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