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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Holmstrom (ranked 1890 p4p, 2359 weight class) and Edgar Frankies (ranked 242 p4p, 298 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Frankies's choice of entrance music: Steady as she goes. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Edgar Frankies enters the cage!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theodore Holmstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edgar Frankies!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmstrom looks to land a left hand but Frankies moved out of range nicely.
Holmstrom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holmstrom leaves Frankies with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Holmstrom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frankies blocks a jab.
Holmstrom misses with an uppercut. Frankies saw that one coming.
Frankies changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Holmstrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmstrom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frankies looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frankies looking to score a takedown here. Holmstrom is defending well but Frankies drives through and ends up in Holmstrom's guard.
Frankies is stalling in the full guard.
Frankies's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Holmstrom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmstrom tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmstrom wants to stand up but Frankies is controlling him.
Frankies content to stall in guard here.
More stalling from Frankies.
Let's hope that Frankies has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holmstrom wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Frankies manages to pass to side control.
Holmstrom is trying to stand up here but Frankies is controlling him well.
Holmstrom looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Frankies is taking a breather. Holmstrom 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.
Holmstrom is looking to get back to is feet but Frankies passes into side control.
Holmstrom being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom wants to get back to his feet but Frankies is dominant here and he's now got Holmstrom's back!
Frankies controlling from the back.
Frankies has got one arm under Holmstrom's chin. This could be trouble... Holmstrom trying to control the other hand but Frankies gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Holmstrom has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edgar Frankies!
A very excited looking Edgar Frankies made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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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
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