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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Wolfe (ranked 3980 p4p, 3136 weight class) and Arvin Mootoosamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arvin Mootoosamy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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204 cm 26 234 4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Solid chin |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taylor Wolfe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arvin Mootoosamy! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mootoosamy cracks Wolfe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
 It looks like Taylor Wolfe has been cut. Mootoosamy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wolfe moves out of range as Mootoosamy strikes.
Mootoosamy closes the distance and pushes Wolfe back into the cage. Wolfe scores with a shoulder strike.
Mootoosamy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolfe throws a good cross that connects.
Mootoosamy's corner calls for a 1-2. Mootoosamy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wolfe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolfe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Mootoosamy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wolfe throws a series of punches but Mootoosamy moves out of range. Wolfe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wolfe throws the kick towards the body but Mootoosamy avoids it.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Mootoosamy closes the distance and pushes Wolfe back into the cage. Mootoosamy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mootoosamy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolfe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wolfe is looking to clinch but Mootoosamy is avoiding it.
Wolfe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mootoosamy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mootoosamy has managed to clinch.
Wolfe working aggressively here.
Mootoosamy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mootoosamy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mootoosamy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wolfe, pushing him back against the cage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Wolfe wants to stall.
Mootoosamy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wolfe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Wolfe is trying to break the clinch but Mootoosamy is controlling him.
Mootoosamy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wolfe is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mootoosamy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mootoosamy breaks the clinch.
Mootoosamy misses with a straight left.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolfe tries to clinch up
and Mootoosamy counters with a single leg into guard. Wolfe didn't expect that. Wolfe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mootoosamy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfe is keeping the position for now.
Wolfe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mootoosamy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Wolfe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mootoosamy passes Wolfe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Wolfe is trying to maintain the position but Mootoosamy is very close to passing his half guard. Wolfe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mootoosamy is looking to advance position but Wolfe won't allow it. Wolfe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mootoosamy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wolfe! Mootoosamy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Mootoosamy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arvin Mootoosamy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Taylor Wolfe's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mootoosamy has Wolfe up against the cage in a clinch.
Mootoosamy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mootoosamy wants the takedown. Wolfe is fighting it off but Mootoosamy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wolfe's guard against the cage.
Wolfe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mootoosamy has passed into half guard!
Still in half guard, Mootoosamy seems content to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolfe wants to stand back up but Mootoosamy manages to pass into side control.
Mootoosamy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Arvin Mootoosamy has got the better of the ground game so far. Wolfe looking for a sweep but Mootoosamy has passed into full mount! Oh no! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Wolfe is desperately trying to improve his position but Mootoosamy has a good base and remains in mount. Mootoosamy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Wolfe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wolfe throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mootoosamy. What's that going to do exactly? Wolfe is working to get back to half guard.
Mootoosamy controlling from the full mount.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mootoosamy throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Wolfe has his hands clasped together but Mootoosamy breaks the hold and Wolfe is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Mootoosamy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arvin Mootoosamy!
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