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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jai Patel (ranked 2564 p4p, 3825 weight class) and Gerath Le Strange (ranked 300 p4p, 427 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jai Patel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gerath Le Strange!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patel with a jab.
Patel throws a shot to the body.
Le Strange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Patel as he jumps to the side.
Patel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Le Strange.
Le Strange keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patel.
Patel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Le Strange tries to pull guard but Patel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Patel breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Strange gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Patel doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Strange circles away.
Patel throws a head kick that Le Strange semi-blocks.
Patel swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Strange is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Patel's half guard.
Patel wants to improve his position but Le Strange is controlling well.
Patel's coaches at Heavy Metal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Le Strange looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Patel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Le Strange on the ground.
Patel wants to get back to full guard.
Patel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Patel tries to get out of the position.
Patel is refusing to be controlled, as Le Strange sits in half guard.
Le Strange is working for a kimura but Patel is defending it quite comfortably.
Patel is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patel is working hard here to advance position.
Le Strange seems to be working for a kimura but Patel defends the submission attempt.
Patel keeping hold of Le Strange's head, controlling as best he can.
Patel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Le Strange slows the pace down in half guard.
Patel is staying active underneath Le Strange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Le Strange prevents Patel from improving his position.
Le Strange is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Patel is just riding it out for now. Le Strange eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Strange is working for a submission of some sort.
Patel is refusing to be controlled, as Le Strange sits in half guard.
Le Strange prevents Patel from improving his position.
Patel is refusing to be controlled, as Le Strange sits in half guard.
Patel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Patel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Le Strange thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Patel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Strange is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Patel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Patel keeping moving, preventing Le Strange from controlling successfully.
Patel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Le Strange manages to get himself to full guard.
Le Strange working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Patel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Patel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Patel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Patel passes Le Strange's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Strange actively working from the bottom here.
Le Strange wants to control but Patel is keeping busy.
Patel slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jai Patel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Patel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Le Strange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Patel as he jumps to the side.
Le Strange takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Le Strange fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Strange shoots in looking for a takedown but Patel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Le Strange's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jai Patel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerath Le Strange.
Le Strange manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Patel on his heels. He'll look to pass Patel's guard now, I'm sure.
Le Strange wants to control from the top but Patel keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patel has control of Le Strange's left arm, preventing Le Strange from doing any damage.
Patel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Patel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Patel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Patel is trying to control the position but Le Strange postures up.
Le Strange trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Le Strange is fighting to break Patel's control of his arms but Patel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Le Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Patel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patel has control of Le Strange's left arm, preventing Le Strange from doing any damage.
Le Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Patel 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.
Le Strange is pushing down on Patel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Patel is fighting to maintain full guard but Le Strange has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patel tries to get to full guard but Le Strange has control of the leg.
Le Strange is working for a submission of some sort.
Le Strange is looking for a kimura here.
Patel is refusing to be controlled, as Le Strange sits in half guard.
Gerath Le Strange has got the better of the ground game so far.
Le Strange is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Patel is just riding it out for now. Le Strange eventually gives up the hold.
Patel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Patel trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Strange is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Patel defends it well.
Patel trying to control but Le Strange postures up.
Le Strange is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Patel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Patel is staying active underneath Le Strange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Patel wants to improve his position but Le Strange is controlling well.
Le Strange seems to be looking for submissions.
Patel is trying to maintain the position but Le Strange is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Patel keeping hold of Le Strange's head, controlling as best he can.
Le Strange throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Patel tries to roll over but Le Strange keeps him under control.
Le Strange seems to be working for a kimura but Patel defends the submission attempt.
Le Strange thows a huge punch but Patel dodges it nicely.
Le Strange seems to be working for a kimura but Patel defends the submission attempt.
Patel wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Strange is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Le Strange in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Patel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Le Strange!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gerath Le Strange!
A victorious Gerath Le Strange thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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