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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Fabian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jordan kaina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fabian might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Game. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahim Fabian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jordan kaina!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabian stuffs the takedown attempt from kaina. kaina gets slowly back to his feet.
Fabian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
kaina has hold of Fabian's hands but Fabian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
kaina is trying to control but can't.
Fabian wants to pass the guard but kaina is defending well.
Fabian lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
kaina is looking for a sweep. Fabian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Fabian.
Fabian stops kaina from getting back to his feet.
Fabian lands with a punch from half guard.
Fabian thows a huge punch but kaina dodges it nicely.
Fabian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fabian wants to free his trapped foot but kaina is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fabian slips a nice elbow through kaina's hands, connecting with kaina's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabian scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fabian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fabian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fabian lands strikes from half guard.
kaina tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fabian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fabian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed kaina's head.
Fabian is looking to advance position but kaina won't allow it.
Fabian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Fabian.
kaina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fabian scores with a couple of nice shots.
kaina is looking to control Fabian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can kaina avoid being mounted?
kaina has hold of Fabian's hands but Fabian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
kaina is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fabian connects with a nice short shot to kaina's temple.
Fabian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabian misses with a head shot. kaina uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fabian lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fabian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fabian throws and elbow that misses. kaina uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fabian's guard. Nice move by kaina!
Fabian could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fabian looking for a sweep. Not yet Fabian, not yet.
Fabian with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing kaina can't handle though.
kaina wants to control from the top but Fabian keeps moving.
kaina looks gassed!
Fabian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
kaina trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fabian is on top in guard.
kaina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fabian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fabian lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fabian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabian cracks kaina with a solid left hand.
Fabian landing some decent shots from guard.
Fabian postures up and lands a big shot to kaina's brow.
Fabian lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabian scoring with some ground and pound.
Fabian pushes down on kaina's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fabian is nestled in close to kaina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
kaina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fabian looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks kaina with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
kaina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fabian.
kaina tries to roll over but Fabian keeps him under control.
kaina is trying to maintain the position but Fabian is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kaina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fabian scores with a couple of nice shots.
kaina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fabian is working away from the top position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fabian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts kaina as he jumps to the side.
Fabian misses with a hook. kaina ducked under it nicely.
kaina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
jordan kaina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabian keeps the fight on the outside.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fabian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from kaina - the referee stops the clock and Fabian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says kaina. Fabian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fabian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and kaina counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fabian's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahim Fabian dominated that round.
That's time! Fabian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
kaina fails with an attempt to clinch.
kaina tries to clinch up but Fabian circles away and keeps his distance.
Fabian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
kaina takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Fabian's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
kaina is trying to improve his position.
kaina takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fabian advances nicely into full mount.
A nice elbow there by Fabian.
Fabian scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish kaina?
Fabian landing strikes, looking to finish!
kaina is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fabian postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. kaina looks a forlorn figure.
Fabian breaks from kaina's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fabian 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.
kaina takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fabian lands a big shot there that rocks kaina but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fabian connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee warns kaina that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fabian lands a nice shot to the head.
Fabian connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
kaina bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fabian keeping moving, preventing kaina from controlling successfully.
Fabian striking from his own guard.
Fabian throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fabian is on top in guard.
Fabian with a nice head shot there.
kaina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fabian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fabian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fabian forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kaina wants to get back to full guard.
kaina wants to control but Fabian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fabian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fabian is looking to advance position but kaina won't allow it.
kaina tries to get to full guard but Fabian has control of the leg.
Fabian looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
kaina is looking to escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fabian darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fabian passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabian working the head and body with strikes.
Fabian working the ground and pound from side control.
kaina takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
kaina manages to get back to half guard.
Fabian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fabian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
kaina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fabian.
Rahim Fabian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fabian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fabian lands a nice short elbow.
Fabian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fabian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
kaina throws a wild body kick that Fabian sees coming a mile off.
jordan kaina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fabian with a lazy takedown attempt
and kaina counters with a shoot takedown. Fabian fights it but they end up in guard.
Fabian throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
kaina preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabian has a closed guard, preventing kaina from standing up.
Fabian throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fabian keeping moving, preventing kaina from controlling successfully.
Fabian lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for kaina!
Fabian with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns kaina that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
kaina really wants to buck Fabian off and get back to his feet.
Fabian putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fabian lands a heavy elbow.
kaina working to try and regain half guard.
Fabian lands with some vicious ground and pound - can kaina hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahim Fabian dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fabian bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on kaina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fabian cracks kaina with a big right hand but kaina just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
kaina takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
kaina is trying to control Fabian's posture but Fabian avoids it.
Fabian lands a few punches from side control.
Fabian working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fabian in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fabian scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at kaina to see if he's OK.
Fabian creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fabian connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused kaina some visible discomfort.
kaina tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fabian connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused kaina some visible discomfort.
kaina wants to control but Fabian postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kaina is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Fabian's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fabian working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fabian lands some shots froms side control.
Fabian in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fabian passes to full mount! That's big trouble for kaina!
BOOM! Fabian connects with a massive shot to the dome!
kaina tries to lock up and control but Fabian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
kaina working to try and regain half guard.
Fabian punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fabian lands a heavy elbow.
Fabian throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fabian misses with a head shot.
kaina tries to lock up and control but Fabian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
kaina is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kaina blocking the ground and pound.
kaina holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fabian tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
kaina is working to get back to half guard.
kaina is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fabian landing punches.
Fabian avoids the attempt from kaina to control.
kaina is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
A nice elbow there by Fabian.
Fabian working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kaina is desperately trying to improve his position but Fabian has a good base and remains in mount.
Fabian lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
kaina wants to hold on but Fabian pushes him away.
kaina tries to reverse the position but Fabian maintains control.
kaina flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
BOOM! Fabian connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fabian in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fabian putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fabian lands with some strikes.
kaina wants to control but Fabian is having none of it.
kaina is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fabian has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of kaina's face.
Fabian putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
kaina tries to lock up and control but Fabian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kaina taking shots to the head.
Fabian is landing with some decent strikes but kaina is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fabian lands a big shot there that rocks kaina but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Fabian.
Fabian landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Fabian connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fabian postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. kaina looks a forlorn figure.
kaina is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fabian with a couple of short strikes.
kaina is desperately trying to improve his position but Fabian has a good base and remains in mount.
Fabian fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fabian landing strikes, looking to finish!
kaina keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fabian fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
jordan kaina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
kaina is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rahim Fabian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fabian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahim Fabian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cozart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Lederman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lederman has chosen Poppa Large as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Cozart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harold Lederman!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozart throws a body punch but Lederman moves out of range.
Cozart misses the jab.
Cozart misses with a wild combination.
Lederman closes the distance and clinches up with Cozart, looking for a takedown. Lederman pushes Cozart against the cage but Cozart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cozart throws a series of punches but Lederman moves out of range.
A jab from Cozart misses.
Cozart throws a right hand that Lederman ducks under and follows up with a left that Lederman also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Cozart.
Cozart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cozart throws a head kick that misses.
Lederman pushes Cozart up against the cage in a clinch.
Cozart can't break the clinch.
Lederman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cozart is trying to keep an underhook but Lederman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lederman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cozart has hold of Lederman's hands but Lederman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lederman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lederman prevents Cozart from improving his position.
Cozart trying to hold on to Lederman's head to control him but Lederman postures up.
Cozart is staying active underneath Lederman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lederman working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lederman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lederman slips a nice elbow through Cozart's hands, connecting with Cozart's forehead.
Lederman is looking to take a break and control but Cozart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cozart throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lederman wants to take a breather but Cozart is having none of it.
Cozart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lederman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lederman's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozart lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Cozart is breathing heavily.
Lederman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lederman wants to control but Cozart is having none of it.
Cozart throws some wild stikes that Lederman manages to avoid easily.
Lederman can't escape the position.
Lederman tries to hold on but Cozart pushes him away.
Lederman is trying desperately to improve position.
Cozart punching from mount but Lederman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cozart working Lederman over with strikes here.
Lederman is desperately trying to improve his position but Cozart has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozart working Lederman over with strikes here.
Cozart 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.
Lederman regains half guard.
Lederman is trying to control but can't.
Lederman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cozart preventing the sweep.
Cozart is looking to work some ground and pound but Lederman has wrist control.
Cozart is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Lederman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cozart's guard.
Lederman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lederman distracts Cozart with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lederman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cozart tries to buck Lederman off but Lederman is having none of it.
Lederman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cozart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lederman working away.
Cozart tries to escape but Lederman is in control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lederman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cozart has had enough of the clinch but Lederman keeps him there for the moment.
Lederman tries to stall but Cozart uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lederman wants a takedown but no success here.
Lederman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cozart gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Josh Cozart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Lederman.
Lederman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cozart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lederman tries for a takedown but Cozart manages to get underhooks.
Cozart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lederman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cozart gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cozart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cozart can't break the clinch.
Cozart is looking to break free of the clinch but Lederman has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lederman tries to score a body lock takedown but Cozart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lederman prevents a body shot from Cozart.
Lederman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cozart pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lederman wants to stall.
Cozart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Cozart.
Cozart manages to break the clinch.
Cozart misses with a double jab.
Cozart misses with a few strikes there.
Cozart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Harold Lederman has been cut.
Lederman takes one to the side of the head.
Cozart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lederman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lederman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cozart throws a sloppy head kick
and Lederman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozart trying to control from the bottom.
Lederman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cozart wants to get back to full guard.
Cozart won't allow Lederman to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Lederman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Lederman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cozart misses with a wild combination.
Cozart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cozart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cozart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Josh Cozart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lederman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cozart looks to land a combination but Lederman avoids it well.
Cozart throws a head kick that misses.
Cozart stuffs the takedown attempt from Lederman. Lederman gets slowly back to his feet.
Lederman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lederman lands with some strikes.
Lederman with a couple of short strikes.
Lederman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lederman with the ground and pound from mount.
Lederman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lederman with a couple of short strikes.
Lederman dominating with strikes here.
Cozart is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lederman with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Cozart is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lederman lands a heavy elbow.
Lederman working Cozart over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lederman loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Cozart scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Lederman land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Lederman stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Lederman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Sofa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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2 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Sofa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Guapo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sofa shoots in for a takedown but Guapo shows good takedown defense.
Guapo lunges at Sofa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sofa's hand.
Sofa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guapo is fending him off so far but Sofa persists. Nope, Guapo circles away and we're back to standing.
Sofa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guapo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Sofa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sofa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guapo misses with a series of wild punches.
Sofa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sofa slow jab from Guapo misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sofa tries for a takedown but Guapo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guapo throws a right hand that Sofa ducks under and follows up with a left that Sofa also avoids with ease.
Guapo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Guapo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sofa shoots in for a double leg but Guapo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sofa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sofa swings widly with a right hand
enabling Guapo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guapo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Guapo lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Sofa does no damage.
Sofa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guapo counters with a stiff right hand.
Sofa is breathing heavily.
Guapo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Guapo is looking to clinch but Sofa is avoiding it.
Sofa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guapo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sofa thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Guapo tries to bum rush Sofa with a series of wild strikes but Sofa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guapo looks to land a combination. Sofa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab-cross combination lands for Guapo and sends Sofa crashing to the mat! Guapo follows him down to the mat - Sofa regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Sofa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Guapo lands a nice short elbow.
Sofa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Guapo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sofa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sofa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Guapo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sofa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Guapo escapes and throws Sofa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sofa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guapo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sofa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Guapo off and has taken his back!
Guapo fending off the submission attempt from Sofa.
Sofa looking for the RNC.
Guapo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sofa's guard. Nice work there by Guapo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guapo is looking to stand up but Sofa won't let him.
Guapo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Guapo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sofa misses with a takedown
and Guapo counters with a series of strikes. Sofa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sofa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guapo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sofa swings for the body but Guapo moves out of range.
Sofa tries for a takedown but Guapo circles away easily
and Guapo counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Sofa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guapo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sofa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sofa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guapo finds it's way round the side to connect with Sofa's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guapo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guapo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guapo.
Sofa shoots and misses
and Guapo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sofa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Guapo throws a combination. Sofa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sofa has his takedown stuffed
and Guapo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnny Guapo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guapo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sofa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guapo manages to get to full guard.
Guapo looking to control.
Sofa wants to control from the top but Guapo keeps moving.
Guapo keeping full guard, as Sofa tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sofa is working hard here to advance position.
Guapo is pulling down on Sofa's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo keeping full guard, as Sofa tries to pass.
Sofa trying to move into half guard but instead Guapo has managed to sweep!
Sofa is looking for a triangle but Guapo pushes his legs off easily.
Guapo is looking to work some ground and pound but Sofa has wrist control.
Sofa keeping moving, preventing Guapo from controlling successfully.
Sofa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guapo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Guapo won't allow Sofa to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guapo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Guapo wants to control from the top but Sofa keeps moving.
Sofa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Guapo has picked Sofa up and slammed him! Sofa can't keep hold of the triangle and Guapo manages to pass to side control!
Sofa is trying to get back to half guard.
Guapo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sofa is looking for a sweep.
Guapo is looking to take a break and control but Sofa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sofa can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Guapo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sofa misses with a takedown attempt
and Sofa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sofa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guapo.
Sofa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sofa throws a low kick, looking for Guapo's leg but Guapo calmly moves out of range.
Guapo throws a shot to the body.
Johnny Guapo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guapo throws a series of punches but Sofa avoids them all with ease.
Sofa with a poor takedown
and Sofa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sofa swings widly with a right hand
and Guapo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body punch from Guapo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sofa misses with a right hand
and Guapo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guapo lands with a cross.
Sofa fails with the takedown
and Guapo counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Sofa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guapo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sofa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guapo counters with a series of strikes. Sofa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sofa has his takedown stuffed
and Guapo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guapo is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guapo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sofa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Guapo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sofa. Sofa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Guapo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sofa misses with a takedown
and Guapo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guapo tries to bum rush Sofa with a series of wild strikes but Sofa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sofa misses with a takedown
and Guapo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sofa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Guapo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guapo cracks Sofa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sofa tries for a takedown but Guapo circles away easily
and Guapo counters with a three punch combo that has Sofa backing up. Sofa nods at Guapo to acknowledge the strikes.
Sofa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guapo counters with a three punch combo that has Sofa backing up. Sofa nods at Guapo to acknowledge the strikes.
Sofa tries for a takedown but Guapo circles away easily
and Guapo counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnny Guapo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guapo with a nice cross.
Sofa tries to clinch but Guapo moves out of range.
Sofa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guapo counters with a series of strikes. Sofa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sofa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guapo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guapo drops Sofa with a left and a right! Oh, Sofa is hurt - Guapo dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Sofa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guapo slows the pace down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guapo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Joe Sofa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sofa seems to have got his legs back now.
Guapo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Guapo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guapo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Guapo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David LoPan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David LoPan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David LoPan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LoPan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevenson swivels and escapes.
LoPan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LoPan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevenson's waist but Stevenson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LoPan off to one side.
Greg Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David LoPan.
LoPan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevenson is fending him off so far but LoPan persists. Nope, Stevenson circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LoPan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevenson as he jumps to the side.
Stevenson has managed to clinch.
Stevenson jumps guard but LoPan stands there with Stevenson around his waist. Stevenson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stevenson prevents the takedown attempt.
LoPan jumps guard.
Stevenson slips nicely into half guard.
Stevenson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stevenson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but LoPan keeps working.
LoPan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevenson is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LoPan is trying to get back to full guard.
Stevenson trying to control the action but LoPan is working from the bottom.
LoPan tries to get to full guard but Stevenson has control of the leg.
Stevenson content to control rather than advance.
Stevenson 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.
LoPan wants to get back to full guard but Stevenson has passed into side control.
LoPan looks gassed!
Stevenson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. LoPan is in real trouble.
Stevenson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. LoPan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Stevenson tries to keep control of the position but LoPan is staying busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stevenson working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. LoPan is doing well to defend. Stevenson seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! LoPan is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Brocious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesu Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Brocious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesu Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guzman walks into a straight right hand from Brocious.
Bill Brocious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brocious fails to land with a series of punches.
Brocious throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guzman.
Guzman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brocious misses with the combination.
Brocious throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guzman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brocious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brocious uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brocious misses with a two punch combination.
Brocious scores with a jab. Guzman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bill Brocious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brocious rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guzman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brocious misses with the combination.
Brocious misses with an uppercut.
Brocious connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Guzman moves forwards but Brocious connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brocious lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Guzman falls backwards - clearly groggy! Brocious dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Brocious!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between DJ Early (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Early comes into the arena with Trivium - Kirisute Gomen blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Early!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Early pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Early tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Early is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Early keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Early is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie wants to control but Early is keeping him busy.
Early gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Early tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Early is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Early misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Early throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Early throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Early pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Early pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Early throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Early throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Early throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Early misses.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Early. That one must have hurt.
Early throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Early throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Early is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Early misses.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Early misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Early ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Early misses with a hook.
Early rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Early throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Early throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Early sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie stalling.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Gracie trying to control but Early is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Early is having none of it.
Gracie has control of Early's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Early regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Early is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie looking to control but Early is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Early is holding on tight.
Early keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Early is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Early really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Early is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Early is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Early can't escape the position.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Early is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Early tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Early is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Early has given up his back. Will we see Gracie going for some submissions?
Early tries to escape the position.
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Early misses with a double jab.
Early throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Early fails in his attempt to clinch.
Early will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Early throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DJ Early seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie moves out of range as Early strikes.
Early throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Early tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Early.
Early pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Early pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Early is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie trying to control the position but Early is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Early is defending well.
Early is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Early wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Gracie wants to take Early's back here but Early is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Early tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Early is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Early sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Early manages to get to full guard.
Early has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Early manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Early is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gracie can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Early moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Early looks to land a strike but Gracie avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Early gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Early is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie has his feet on Early's thighs here. He's pushed Early off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Early screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio Gracie!
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G |
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G |
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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