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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between jo Joo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rizal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, jo Joo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Rizal!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joo slips a jab and a cross from Rizal.
Joo shoots in but no luck this time.
Rizal looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Joo shoots in for a takedown but Rizal shows good takedown defense.
Rizal slaps away a takedown attempt from Joo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jo Joo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Joo's guard.
Joo has his foot on Rizal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rizal works his way back into a safe position though.
Rizal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Joo's guard.
Rizal looking to pass the guard.
Joo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rizal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rizal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rizal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joo is breathing heavily.
Joo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rizal has picked Joo up and slammed him! Joo can't keep hold of the triangle and Rizal manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizal is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Joo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Rizal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rizal stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rizal dives in and scores a takedown into Joo's guard.
Rizal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rizal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizal forces his way into half guard.
Joo is defending against the submission attempts here by Rizal.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rizal is taking a breather. Joo 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.
Rizal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rizal is taking a breather. Joo 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rizal.
Joo looking for subs from the bottom but Rizal mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joo tries to improve his position but instead Rizal has taken his back!
Rizal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rizal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizal is punishing Joo with some ground and pound.
What can Joo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rizal looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Joo taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Rizal!
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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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