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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Rigano (ranked 5702 p4p, 510 weight class) and Paul Poulter (ranked 9224 p4p, 667 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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171 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Cliff Rigano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 49 - 2, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulter swings for the body but Rigano moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rigano.
Rigano swings around for an armbar but Poulter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rigano's guard.
Poulter wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving.
Rigano has an active guard here but Poulter has managed to pass into half guard.
Rigano wants to improve his position but Poulter is controlling well.
Poulter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rigano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Poulter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poulter defends well.
Rigano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poulter defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rigano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulter trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poulter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poulter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Poulter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rigano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poulter has managed to get both his arms back between Rigano's legs - danger averted.
Poulter trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poulter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Poulter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rigano is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Poulter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rigano's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rigano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulter trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom.
Rigano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poulter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poulter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rigano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poulter wants to pass the guard but Rigano is keeping the position.
Rigano is looking for a triangle but Poulter pushes his legs off easily.
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poulter defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poulter advances to half guard.
Rigano moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigano has his foot on Poulter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poulter works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poulter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rigano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poulter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rigano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poulter has managed to get both his arms back between Rigano's legs - danger averted.
Poulter postures up in Rigano's guard and throws a big left but Rigano blocks it.
Rigano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poulter is aware though and is defending well.
Poulter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poulter defends well.
Rigano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Poulter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulter throwing strikes but missing.
Rigano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poulter defends it easily.
Rigano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rigano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poulter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rigano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poulter trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poulter has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rigano to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Poulter is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rigano pulls down on the head and he's put Poulter to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cliff Rigano!
An out of breath Cliff Rigano 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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RATING
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