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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Baine (ranked 2676 p4p, 2691 weight class) and Ethan Reagan (ranked 385 p4p, 388 weight class). Herbert Baine could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ethan Reagan's chin.
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195 cm 25 215 1 - 0 - 0 |
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189 cm 25 215 1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns Brawler Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt Good kicks Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herbert Baine! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Reagan! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baine darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Reagan tries to roll over but Baine keeps him under control. We've been hearing good reports from Baine's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reagan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Baine wants to control from the top but Reagan keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reagan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baine manages to get himself to full guard.
Baine seems keen to control Reagan's posture.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Baine's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Reagan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Reagan wants to control from the top but Baine keeps moving. Reagan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Reagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Baine is retaining full guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Reagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Baine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Reagan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Reagan stopping the sweep attempt from Baine. Baine working a defensive guard but Reagan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Reagan tries to move to mount but Baine blocks the move with his legs. Baine regains half guard. Baine works his way to full guard. Good work.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Reagan won't allow Baine to get back to his feet.
Baine pushes a forearm under Reagan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Reagan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herbert Baine!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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