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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Krylov (ranked 442 p4p, 777 weight class) and Xain Zhao (ranked 67 p4p, 117 weight class). Zhao is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I love Friday. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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6 - 1 - 0 |
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5 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Krylov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xain Zhao!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov slips a straight right by Zhao.
Krylov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zhao throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Zhao. No joy for Krylov on that attempt.
Krylov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zhao avoids it really well and circles away.
Zhao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Krylov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Krylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov shoots in and drives through. Zhao sprawls well.
Zhao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhao wants it to stay on the feet.
Zhao tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krylov shoots in but Zhao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zhao swivels and escapes.
Zhao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krylov defends it well.
Krylov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krylov misses with a takedown attempt - Zhao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krylov looks for a takedown but Zhao sprawls well.
Krylov shoots in looking for a takedown but Zhao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krylov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krylov moves into the clinch.
Zhao jumps into guard, dragging Krylov to the mat.
Zhao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krylov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zhao controlling the position.
Zhao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krylov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zhao is tightening it up a little... Krylov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Krylov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Krylov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zhao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Xain Zhao!
Xain Zhao is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Xain Zhao made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sweet Leaf Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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