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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Sobhraj (ranked 4194 p4p, 3135 weight class) and Kevin Gaze (ranked 0 p4p, 184 weight class). Sobhraj comes to the cage accompanied by hurragutt. Charles Sobhraj could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin Gaze's chin.
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135
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140
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Sobhraj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kevin Gaze!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobhraj closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sobhraj lands in his opponent's guard.
Sobhraj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sobhraj connects with a couple of short punches.
Sobhraj is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gaze is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gaze has escaped and now he's on top!
Gaze thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sobhraj has his foot on Gaze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaze works his way back into a safe position though.
Sobhraj will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaze 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.
Gaze 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.
Sobhraj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gaze's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobhraj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sobhraj throwing strikes but missing.
Sobhraj drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobhraj jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gaze preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gaze keeping full guard, as Sobhraj tries to pass.
Sobhraj is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaze has wrist control.
Sobhraj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sobhraj trying to control but Gaze is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gaze preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sobhraj postures up.
Gaze looks winded!
Sobhraj trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobhraj looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sobhraj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sobhraj sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sobhraj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobhraj scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sobhraj throws a strike but Gaze rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sobhraj is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaze defends well.
Sobhraj has his foot on Gaze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaze works his way back into a safe position though.
Sobhraj scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Sobhraj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sobhraj is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaze is aware though and is defending well.
Sobhraj on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sobhraj tries to get out of the position.
Gaze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sobhraj 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.
Sobhraj is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaze defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobhraj throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobhraj is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaze is aware though and is defending well.
Sobhraj throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Gaze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sobhraj scores with a nice shot.
Sobhraj working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sobhraj not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gaze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sobhraj has his foot on Gaze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaze works his way back into a safe position though.
Gaze has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sobhraj to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gaze is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sobhraj pulls down on the head and he's put Gaze to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Charles Sobhraj!
A relieved looking Charles Sobhraj thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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