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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sparrow (ranked 2746 p4p, 4204 weight class) and Dave Metal (ranked 281 p4p, 389 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Sparrow!
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, Dave Metal!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metal tries to clinch up but Sparrow circles away and keeps his distance.
Metal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sparrow.
Sparrow sets himself, and Metal steps forward looking for the clinch! Sparrow avoids it this time.
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Metal sprawls well. Metal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sparrow gets slowly back to his feet.
Sparrow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Sparrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Metal doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparrow circles away.
Sparrow dives in for a single leg takedown but Metal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sparrow.
Sparrow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparrow advances to full mount.
Sparrow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Metal hang on?
Sparrow has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metal is in a horrible position here. Sparrow smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sparrow landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sparrow thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sparrow goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Metal turns into him and now he's in Sparrow's guard.
Sparrow striking off his back but it's not causing Metal any problems.
Sparrow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Metal won't allow Sparrow to sweep him here.
Sparrow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow looking for a guillotine here but Metal defends easily.
Sparrow looking for a guillotine here but Metal defends easily.
Sparrow is looking for a triangle but Metal pushes his legs off easily.
Sparrow 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.
Metal wants to pass the guard but Sparrow is keeping the position.
Sparrow throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Metal escapes and throws Sparrow's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Metal tries to stand but Sparrow is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow is trying to improve his position.
Sparrow 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.
Sparrow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Metal's best efforts.
Sparrow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparrow.
Sparrow is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Metal frees his head nicely. Oh but Sparrow has switched to an armbar! Metal is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jack Sparrow!
After the fight, Jack Sparrow was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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