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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Jordan (ranked 4613 p4p, 453 weight class) and James Stanley (ranked 4715 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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180 cm
25
160 lbs
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190 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 Montreal, Craig Jordan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Stanley! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stanley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. No luck for Stanley with that takedown attempt. Stanley shoots for a takedown but Jordan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jordan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Stanley bucks up and tries to throw Jordan off but instead Jordan has got his back!
Jordan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stanley has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Stanley covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Jordan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stanley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. This has been an exciting period of action! Jordan controlling the position well here. Stanley rolled but Jordan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Jordan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stanley for as long as he can get away with. Jordan lands shots from the back.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Stanley is trying to break free.
Stanley is trying to get back to his feet but Jordan has full control of the position and if anything, Stanley has just worked his way into a worse spot. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Stanley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Stanley covers up after that shot from Jordan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jordan controls the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is cranking Stanley's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Stanley! He's tightened the choke and Stanley is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Craig Jordan!
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A |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
35% |
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