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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabrizio Rossi (ranked 24305 p4p, 629 weight class) and Jonathan Denker (ranked 6788 p4p, 544 weight class). Jonathan Denker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabrizio Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Denker!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rossi darts in looking for a takedown but Denker gets double underhooks and turns Rossi into the cage.
Denker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Denker is in Rossi's guard.
Denker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Denker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Denker from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Denker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denker staying calm.
Denker trying to control the action but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Denker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rossi, who protects the arm well.
Denker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denker trying to control the position but Rossi is working away.
Rossi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Denker's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rossi wants to control but Denker is keeping busy.
Denker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rossi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denker.
Denker is looking for a kimura but Rossi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Denker to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denker is looking to take a break and control but Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rossi is trying to stand back up but Denker is controlling him
Denker is looking for a kimura here.
Denker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Denker in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rossi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Denker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Denker!
In his post fight interview, Jonathan Denker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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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
28% |
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