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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Antonio Laureana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marc Maddox will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Antonio Laureana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox throws an overhand right that lands on Laureana's shoulder, as Laureana tries to avoid the shot.
Maddox misses with a right hand
and Laureana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maddox lands a body shot.
Laureana slips a jab and a cross from Maddox.
Maddox misses with a lunging right hand
and Laureana counters with a straight right hand.
Maddox throws a lazy uppercut
and Laureana counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laureana looking to pass the guard.
Maddox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laureana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laureana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laureana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maddox dives on top into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maddox trying to stand up but can't free himself from Laureana's guard.
Laureana pulls Maddox in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox trying to stand up but can't free himself from Laureana's guard.
Laureana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maddox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laureana is proving hard to escape from.
Laureana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maddox wants to get up but he can't break Laureana's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Laureana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maddox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laureana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maddox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laureana looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maddox is defending well. Laureana quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maddox has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Laureana celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Antonio Laureana!
Francisco Antonio Laureana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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
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