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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr BreakYourBones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr BreakYourBones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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130 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr BreakYourBones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Van Dam!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Dam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Van Dam lands in his opponent's guard.
BreakYourBones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Dam defends well.
BreakYourBones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
BreakYourBones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
BreakYourBones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Dam wants to control from the top but BreakYourBones keeps moving.
BreakYourBones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Dam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Dam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
BreakYourBones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Dam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam slips nicely into half guard.
Van Dam wants to pass the guard but BreakYourBones is defending well.
BreakYourBones wants to improve his position but Van Dam is controlling well.
BreakYourBones is working hard here to advance position.
BreakYourBones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
BreakYourBones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for BreakYourBones.
Van Dam tries to stand but BreakYourBones is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BreakYourBones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
BreakYourBones is trying to keep Van Dam in close.
BreakYourBones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Dam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Van Dam throws a big right hand that misses.
BreakYourBones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Dam defends it easily.
BreakYourBones is breathing heavily.
Van Dam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Dam passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for BreakYourBones!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Van Dam might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
BreakYourBones stops Van Dam from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Van Dam looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BreakYourBones is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Dam tries to control but BreakYourBones wriggling away.
Van Dam content just to control the position here.
Van Dam tries to control but BreakYourBones wriggling away.
Van Dam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Van Dam was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Van Dam clinches up with BreakYourBones and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Van Dam dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Dam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
BreakYourBones is trying to escape the position but Van Dam is controlling the position.
BreakYourBones is looking for a sweep.
Van Dam has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Van Dam controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BreakYourBones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
BreakYourBones tries to roll over but Van Dam keeps him under control.
Van Dam wants to stand up but BreakYourBones is controlling the position.
Van Dam decides to stand and escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching BreakYourBones on his heels. He'll look to pass BreakYourBones's guard now, I'm sure.
Van Dam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Dam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
BreakYourBones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Dam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Van Dam wants to pass the guard but BreakYourBones is keeping the position.
BreakYourBones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Dam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
BreakYourBones wants to control from the top but Van Dam keeps moving.
Van Dam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
BreakYourBones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Dam is keeping the position for now.
BreakYourBones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
BreakYourBones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
BreakYourBones tries for a kimura but Van Dam is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam regains half guard.
Kevin Van Dam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Dam actively working from the bottom here.
BreakYourBones wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Dam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
BreakYourBones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Dam sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Dam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of BreakYourBones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take BreakYourBones's back!
Van Dam has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam looking to break BreakYourBones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. BreakYourBones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Van Dam will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
BreakYourBones rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Van Dam is taking a breather. BreakYourBones 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.
BreakYourBones tries to get to full guard but Van Dam has control of the leg.
Van Dam is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Van Dam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! BreakYourBones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Van Dam shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. BreakYourBones is trying to defend but Van Dam finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
BreakYourBones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Dam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Dam's back!
BreakYourBones working for the choke.
BreakYourBones doesn't have the hooks in and Van Dam manages to turn into his guard.
Van Dam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with BreakYourBones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Dam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Dam trying to control the position from guard on top but BreakYourBones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BreakYourBones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Van Dam!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Dam wants to hold on but BreakYourBones pushes him away.
Van Dam throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
BreakYourBones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
BreakYourBones tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Van Dam tries to lock up and control but BreakYourBones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BreakYourBones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Van Dam has managed to escape the submission attempt.
BreakYourBones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Van Dam?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BreakYourBones avoids the attempt from Van Dam to control.
Van Dam working to try and regain half guard.
BreakYourBones working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Van Dam turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips BreakYourBones off and cradles Van Dam's limp body as BreakYourBones celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mr BreakYourBones!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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