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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Blahyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blahyi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All Hail Liberia Hail !!!!. Joshua Blahyi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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30
163 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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25
167 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Blahyi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Wrestling!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Wrestling misses
and Blahyi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blahyi.
Wrestling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wrestling has his foot on Blahyi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blahyi works his way back into a safe position though.
Wrestling looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blahyi has picked Wrestling up and slammed him! Wrestling can't keep hold of the triangle and Blahyi manages to pass to side control!
Wrestling tries to improve position but can't.
Wrestling is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blahyi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wrestling knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blahyi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Blahyi tries to control but Wrestling wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blahyi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Blahyi is persistently looking for the submission but Wrestling is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Wrestling's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wrestling trying to control the hands but Blahyi breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Blahyi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blahyi controlling well, preventing Wrestling from escaping the position.
Wrestling is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Blahyi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blahyi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wrestling wants to escape the position.
Blahyi is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Wrestling taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Blahyi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Blahyi!
An out of breath Joshua Blahyi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
46% |
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