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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Range (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Lambert has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Lambert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Range!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Range shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lambert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Range is working away from the top position though.
Lambert is pressing down on Range's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Range trying to control but Lambert is working from the bottom.
Range must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Range might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lambert kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lambert is looking for a triangle but Range pushes his legs off easily.
Range trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lambert looking to control.
Range trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Carl Range hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lambert dives in and grabs Range's left leg, looking for a takedown. Range pushes down on Lambert's head and hops out.
Range fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lambert.
Range is trying to improve his position.
Lambert is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Range knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Range tries to bench press Lambert off him but Lambert keeps the position.
Lambert is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Range knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lambert throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Range tries to buck Lambert off but Lambert is having none of it.
Lambert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lambert stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Range.
Lambert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Lambert.
Range changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lambert tries to avoid it but Range manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lambert to the ground. Lambert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Billy Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Range.
Range has his takedown stuffed
and Lambert counters with a nice double leg into side control. Range won't be happy with that.
Lambert is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Range is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Range tries to escape but Lambert is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Range is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Range is trying to get back to his feet.
Lambert goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Range rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lambert's guard! Nice work there by Range!
Lambert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Range doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Range manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Range trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Range controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lambert is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lambert tightens his grip and picks Range up, before dumping him to the ground. Range manages to land in guard.
Lambert drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Range manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lambert has Range in his guard.
Lambert is breathing heavily.
Range trying to control but Lambert is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lambert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Lambert 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.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt.
Lambert 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.
Lambert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lambert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lambert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Range is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lambert, into his guard.
Range with a flurry of punches that miss.
Range trying to control but Lambert is working from the bottom.
Lambert working for a triangle but Range defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lambert keeping full guard, as Range tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert has his foot on Range's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Range works his way back into a safe position though.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Range from controlling successfully.
Lambert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lambert wants to sweep here but Range controlling him for the moment.
Range wants to control from the top but Lambert keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Range stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lambert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lambert wants to stand up but Range is controlling him.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Range from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carl Range was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lambert shoots for a double leg takedown but Range sprawls well. He's pushed Lambert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Range fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lambert avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Range.
Nice takedown defense from Range. No joy for Lambert on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Range gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lambert to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lambert is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Range has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lambert off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Range pinned against the cage. Range gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Range.
Lambert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Range swats away the attempt to clinch by Lambert.
A looping hook to the body misses from Range. Lambert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Range fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Range fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lambert looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lambert has gone for a leg lock! Range slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lambert's guard.
Range postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Range doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Range manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Range slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Range wants to control but Lambert is keeping him busy.
Range is trying to get an arm triangle but Lambert is defending well.
Lambert is pushing Range's head away, looking to escape. Range manages to hold on to the position though.
Range is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lambert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lambert tries to bench press Range off him but Range keeps the position.
Range thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Lambert will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lambert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Range as he avoids it easily.
Range moves into the clinch.
Lambert drops down looking for an ankle pick but Range pulls his leg out and moves away.
Range stuffs the takedown attempt from Lambert. Lambert gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Range fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lambert checks it well.
Lambert gets a takedown into half guard.
Range is defending against the submission attempts here by Lambert.
Range gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert drops back, looking for a kneebar! Range looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Range looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Range!
Lambert is trying to control Range's posture but Range avoids it.
Range takes a little break here. Lambert wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Range wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lambert, who protects the arm well.
Range just content to control the position.
Range in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert struggling a bit here.
Lambert is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lambert explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nice sprawl there from Range as Lambert shoots in.
Lambert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Range sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Range lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lambert at a distance.
Range misses with a takedown
and Lambert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Range's guard.
Lambert tries to stand but Range is controlling from the bottom.
Lambert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Range throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Range is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Billy Lambert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lambert drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Range dives on top into guard.
Lambert can't keep his opponent in guard - Range advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lambert trying to control but Range postures up.
Lambert is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Range blocks the strikes from Lambert.
Carl Range has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Range is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Range lands strikes from half guard.
Range thows a huge punch but Lambert dodges it nicely.
Lambert trying to control here.
Lambert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lambert wants to control but Range is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Range prevents Lambert from improving his position.
Billy Lambert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Range throwing shots but Lambert is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carl Range.
I think Lambert 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Billy Lambert!
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