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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Cass (ranked 24779 p4p, 6865 weight class) and Snapple Grapple (ranked 548 p4p, 512 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Cass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Snapple Grapple!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cass moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cass manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grapple throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cass has his foot on Grapple's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grapple works his way back into a safe position though.
Grapple controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grapple is looking to work some ground and pound but Cass has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grapple postures up and lands a big shot to Cass's brow.
Grapple advances to half guard.
Grapple seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grapple wants to work for an arm triangle but Cass is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cass really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grapple is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grapple on the ground.
Grapple is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cass sees it coming and defends easily.
Grapple is looking to take a break and control but Cass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cass on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grapple is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cass tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grapple is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grapple.
Still in half guard, Grapple seems content to control.
Grapple is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grapple is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cass is just riding it out for now. Grapple eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grapple lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grapple landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapple content to control rather than advance.
Grapple drops an elbow to the side of Cass's head.
Grapple lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grapple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cass keeps working.
Grapple slips a nice elbow through Cass's hands, connecting with Cass's forehead.
Grapple is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grapple is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cass has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cass trying to control but Grapple postures up.
Cass looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grapple is taking a breather. Cass 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.
Cass trying to control but Grapple postures up.
Grapple seems to be working for a kimura but Cass defends the submission attempt.
Grapple is trying to control the action in half guard but Cass is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grapple seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grapple is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grapple works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snapple Grapple dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grapple throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grapple doesn't manage to clinch there - Cass circles away.
A swing and a miss from Grapple.
Cass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grapple enables Cass to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grapple manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Grapple is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cass trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grapple's guard.
Cass got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grapple has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cass has managed to get both his arms back between Grapple's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grapple is controlling Cass's posture.
Grapple looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cass is posturing up here but Grapple has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cass tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cass has to tap! Slick submission there by Grapple!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snapple Grapple!
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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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