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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrus Laane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Palmares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laane comes to the cage accompanied by Sans Pression - Numero 1. Rodrigo Palmares has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andrus Laane's chin.
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218 lbs
15 - 31 - 0 |
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218 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrus Laane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Palmares!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmares shoots in and gets a takedown into Laane's guard.
Laane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laane wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Palmares is now in half guard.
Laane is trying to maintain the position but Palmares is very close to passing his half guard.
Laane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palmares.
Laane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laane is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmares is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laane is trying to stand.
Palmares stalling.
Palmares stops Laane from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Laane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Palmares's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Palmares's back!
Laane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laane throwing sloppy strikes.
Laane throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laane gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Laane landing with strikes.
Palmares rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Laane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Palmares knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Palmares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laane is working away from the top position though.
Palmares is trying to stand.
Palmares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmares manages to get to full guard.
Laane wants to pass the guard but Palmares is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laane stopping the sweep attempt from Palmares.
Palmares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palmares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laane.
Laane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palmares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palmares is trying to keep Laane in close.
Laane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laane looking to pass the guard.
Laane is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rape Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Laane trying to control but Palmares is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palmares circles away quickly and effectively.
Palmares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laane.
Laane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palmares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laane appears to be looking for a big counter.
Laane scores with a one two! Palmares had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Palmares shoots in and drives through. Laane sprawls well.
Laane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palmares is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Laane's half guard.
Laane is looking for a sweep. Palmares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palmares with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laane is looking to improve his position.
Palmares tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrus Laane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Laane just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmares replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Laane blocks it well.
Palmares fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Laane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palmares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laane throws a body shot but no joy.
Laane throws a wild body kick that Palmares sees coming a mile off.
Laane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palmares with a poor takedown
and Laane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrus Laane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Palmares.
Laane throws a sloppy head kick and Palmares moves out of range easily.
Palmares tries to counter with a clinch but Laane shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laane throws a series of punches but Palmares avoids them all with ease.
Palmares scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Palmares wants to pass the guard but Laane is defending well.
Laane is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laane trying to control here.
Laane gets back to full guard.
Palmares lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigo Palmares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palmares stands and steps away. Laane gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Laane misses with a series of wild punches.
Laane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Palmares counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Laane looking to control.
Palmares trying to control the position from guard on top but Laane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palmares is one step ahead there.
Palmares slips nicely into half guard.
Palmares works his foot free and advances to mount.
Laane wants to hold on but Palmares pushes him away.
Laane has left one of his arms exposed and Palmares doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Laane screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Palmares!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodrigo Palmares 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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FIGHT
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