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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angel Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimbo Cain!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier slips a jab and a cross from Cain.
Some wild striking there from Cain.
Cain throws a nice looking combination but Xavier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xavier slips a jab and a cross from Cain.
Xavier looks to throw the jab but Cain is out of range.
Cain misses with a few strikes there.
Cain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xavier throws a big shot that misses.
Xavier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cain manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Xavier pushes down on Cain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Xavier is just content to waste time from the top position. Cain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Xavier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
An elbow from Xavier crashes against the mat.
Xavier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier tries for a kimura but Cain is defending well.
Cain is pushing Xavier's head away, looking to escape. Xavier manages to hold on to the position though.
Xavier is trying to get an arm triangle but Cain is defending well.
Cain sneaks out the side door and pushes Xavier away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cain looks gassed!
Cain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xavier.
Xavier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cain sprawls well initially but Xavier persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Xavier is trying to work for a kimura but Cain is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Xavier lands a nice shot to the head.
Xavier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cain is looking to escape.
Xavier content just to control the position here.
Cain is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier looking to control and managing it successfully.
Xavier misses with a head shot.
Xavier thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cain has left one of his arms exposed and Xavier doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Cain screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Angel Xavier!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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