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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devin Houle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devin Houle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ White 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Houle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Axel Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwards's waist but Edwards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Houle off to one side.
Houle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edwards circles away.
Edwards scores with a head kick.
Edwards throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Houle tries for a takedown but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Houle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houle scores with a takedown into Edwards's guard.
Houle stays in close to Edwards's body and controls the position.
Edwards is controlling Houle's posture.
Edwards lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Houle!
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!
Edwards working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throwing strikes here but Houle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Houle manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Edwards misses with a head shot. Houle uses the momentum to regain guard.
Edwards is looking to work some ground and pound but Houle has wrist control.
Houle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edwards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edwards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Houle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edwards is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Houle has control of Edwards's left arm, preventing Edwards from doing any damage.
Houle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edwards.
Edwards throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Edwards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Houle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Edwards is trying desperately to improve position.
Houle controlling from mount.
Edwards is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houle is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Edwards is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devin Houle!
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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
46% |
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