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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tajhon Blahs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Lattavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Lattavo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
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165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tajhon Blahs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Lattavo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lattavo misses with an uppercut.
Lattavo swings for the body but Blahs moves out of range.
Blahs looks for a takedown but Lattavo sprawls well.
Blahs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lattavo sprawls well initially but Blahs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lattavo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lattavo wants to get back to his feet.
Blahs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blahs prevents Lattavo from getting the reversal.
Blahs with a couple of short strikes.
Blahs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lattavo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lattavo wants to improve his position but Blahs is controlling well.
Blahs working Lattavo over with strikes.
Lattavo is looking for a sweep. Blahs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blahs escapes and gets back to his feet.
Blahs has managed to clinch.
Blahs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lattavo.
Lattavo wants to break free but Blahs has control.
Blahs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lattavo just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tajhon Blahs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blahs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blahs trying to land knees to the body.
Lattavo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blahs.
Blahs manages to pull guard.
Blahs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blahs is breathing heavily.
Lattavo is in close to Blahs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blahs throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Lattavo working some strikes from top position.
Blahs tries to strike from the bottom.
Blahs wants to sweep but no luck.
Blahs has momentary wrist control but Lattavo slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lattavo stands and steps away. Blahs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blahs shoots in but no luck this time.
Blahs shoots in and bounces Lattavo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blahs won't allow Lattavo to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lattavo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blahs!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lattavo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blahs looks a forlorn figure.
Blahs is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lattavo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Blahs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lattavo landing strikes from the mount and Blahs is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lattavo lands a big shot to the head and Blahs winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anthony Lattavo!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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