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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry Donaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolph Paulus (ranked 0 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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178 cm
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155 lbs
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170 cm
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Donaldson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudolph Paulus! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Donaldson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Donaldson looks to land a right hand but Paulus moved out of range. Paulus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paulus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Paulus lands in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Paulus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Donaldson dives on top into guard. Donaldson with a flurry of punches that miss. Paulus looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulus, not yet. Paulus keeping full guard, as Donaldson tries to pass. Donaldson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paulus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paulus is trying to control the position but Donaldson postures up. Donaldson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulus is keeping the position for now. Donaldson won't allow Paulus to sweep him here. Donaldson passes Paulus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paulus works his way to full guard. Good work. Donaldson won't allow Paulus to sweep him here. Donaldson stands and throws Paulus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Paulus looks gassed! Paulus prevents Donaldson from moving into mount. Paulus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Donaldson's best efforts. Donaldson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Donaldson throwing shots but Paulus is blocking nicely. Donaldson throwing shots but Paulus is blocking nicely. Paulus works his way to full guard. Good work. Donaldson wants to pass the guard but Paulus is keeping the position. Paulus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donaldson's guard. Donaldson keeping moving, preventing Paulus from controlling successfully. Paulus passes into half guard. Paulus seems to be working for a kimura but Donaldson defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Paulus prevents Donaldson from standing back up.
Paulus is looking for a kimura here.
Donaldson works his way to full guard. Good work. Donaldson can't keep his opponent in guard - Paulus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Paulus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Donaldson trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolph Paulus dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Donaldson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paulus tries for a takedown but Donaldson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Paulus looks to land a right hand but Donaldson moved out of range. A punch combination from Donaldson misses. Paulus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paulus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paulus showed some decent athleticism there. Paulus is trying to work for a kimura but Donaldson is defending well.
Paulus is trying to work for a kimura but Donaldson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paulus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Donaldson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paulus. Donaldson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Paulus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Paulus is working for a kimura but Donaldson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two 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. Paulus stops Donaldson from getting back to his feet.
Paulus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paulus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Donaldson defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Donaldson is pressing down on Paulus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Paulus drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Paulus as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Donaldson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Paulus! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rudolph Paulus!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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