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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fourie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Air Canada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
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155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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 Las Vegas, Alexander Fourie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Air Canada!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fourie moves in looking to clinch but Canada pushes him off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fourie.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fourie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Canada has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fourie but great work by Canada.
Fourie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Canada tries to move to mount but Fourie blocks the move with his legs.
Canada throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fourie tries to bench press Canada off him but Canada keeps the position.
Fourie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Canada off and has taken his back!
Canada is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fourie gets his way!
Canada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fourie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canada controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canada defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fourie's arms.
Canada holding both Fourie 's hands and preventing any damage.
Fourie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Canada is defending well though. Fourie let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Canada is trying to stand back up.
Canada manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fourie.
Canada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fourie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Canada counters with a one-two to the body.
Canada cracks Fourie with a good jab.
Fourie tries for a takedown but Canada circles away easily
and Canada counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Fourie badly! He tries to strike back but Canada puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Fourie out cold! Oh man, Fourie will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Air Canada!
Air Canada is the new lightweight champion!
Air Canada took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Best Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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