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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Rossengiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Wahgwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Rossengiar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Rossengiar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Wahgwan !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wahgwan is defended easily by Rossengiar.
Wahgwan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rossengiar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wahgwan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wahgwan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rossengiar is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossengiar looking to sit in guard and control but Wahgwan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahgwan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wahgwan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wahgwan 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rossengiar is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahgwan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Wahgwan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rossengiar closes the distance but Wahgwan moves to the side
and Wahgwan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wahgwan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wahgwan prevents Rossengiar from getting back to his feet.
Wahgwan stands and throws Rossengiar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rossengiar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rossengiar tries to get out of the position.
You can see the frustration on Rossengiar's face as Wahgwan controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wahgwan wants to stand but Rossengiar is controlling his arm.
Rossengiar trying to remain calm as Wahgwan controls from the top position.
Wahgwan advances to full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wahgwan controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Wahgwan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rossengiar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wahgwan on his heels. He'll look to pass Wahgwan 's guard now, I'm sure.
Wahgwan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rossengiar's guard.
Wahgwan controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahgwan slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahgwan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rossengiar!
Wahgwan controlling the pace for now.
Frank Wahgwan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahgwan fails to advance to Rossengiar's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rossengiar has given up his back here. Will Wahgwan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahgwan has good solid back control here.
Wahgwan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rossengiar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahgwan has good solid back control here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wahgwan .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rossengiar is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wahgwan controlling the positon.
Wahgwan is working for a rear naked choke. Rossengiar is not defending it well and Wahgwan has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Rossengiar refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Rossengiar's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Wahgwan !
A victorious Frank Wahgwan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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