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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Heath (ranked 4148 p4p, 4145 weight class) and Joesph Link (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Heath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joesph Link!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heath looks to throw a body kick
and Link counters with a series of strikes. Heath will be more careful next time no doubt.
Heath looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heath tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Link defends well and Heath ends up having to push Link into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Link looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Heath jumps guard but Link stands there with Heath around his waist. Heath gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Heath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Link is trying to break the clinch but Heath has him pressed against the cage.
Heath is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Link to keep the fight standing.
Heath is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Link gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Link is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath is looking for a sweep. Link is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Link slows the pace down in half guard.
Heath wants to control but Link is keeping busy.
Link slips a nice elbow through Heath's hands, connecting with Heath's forehead.
Link seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Link stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Heath dives in and grabs Link's left leg, looking for a takedown. Link pushes down on Heath's head and hops out.
Link shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Link is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Heath knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Link on the ground.
Heath wants to get back to full guard but Link has mounted him!
Link controlling his opponent.
Link avoids the attempt from Heath to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Link sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Heath tries to improve his position but instead Link has taken his back!
Heath trying to control the hands but Link breaks the grip.
Heath is trying to defend against the choke here but Link has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Link Tightens the hold and Heath taps out furiously! Link displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joesph Link!
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energy
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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
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