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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glass Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fonzo The Grappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rap Overdose. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 cm
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200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
24
186 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Prefers ground |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glass Joe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fonzo The Grappler! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Joe misses the jab. Joe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Joe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The Grappler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Joe prevents The Grappler from getting the reversal. The Grappler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Joe is trying to work for a kimura but The Grappler is defending well.
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The Grappler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Joe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The Grappler is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Joe pulls his head out easily. The Grappler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Joe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round. Joe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Nice strikes from Joe there. Joe is nestled in close to The Grappler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Joe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Grappler's head. The Grappler tries to get to full guard but Joe has control of the leg. Joe looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The Grappler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joe. Joe prevents The Grappler from improving his position. Joe not landing any meaningful shots this time. The Grappler moves into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! The Grappler looks gassed! The Grappler 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. Joe looking to pass the guard. Joe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Joe throwing strikes but missing. Joe scores with a decent looking elbow strike. The Grappler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Joe scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Joe won't allow The Grappler to sweep him here. Joe lands a couple of elbows. Joe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Joe lands a couple of digs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Joe works over The Grappler with some ground and pound from guard. The Grappler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Joe stopping the sweep attempt from The Grappler. Joe scoring with some ground and pound. Joe lands a couple of digs. Joe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Grappler's head. Joe cracks The Grappler with a solid left hand. Joe lands a couple of digs. The Grappler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joe is working The Grappler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Joe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Grappler's head. The Grappler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joe lands a couple of elbows. The Grappler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Joe 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. Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots. There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Grappler is on top in guard.
Joe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Grappler manages to get himself to full guard.
The Grappler looking for a guillotine here but Joe defends easily.
The Grappler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Joe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Joe feints and as The Grappler raises his hands in defense, Joe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The Grappler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The Grappler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The Grappler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joe's guard. Joe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joe is looking for a triangle but The Grappler pushes his legs off easily.
The Grappler forces his way into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Joe is looking for a sweep. The Grappler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The Grappler moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Joe.
The Grappler has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Joe is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. The Grappler yanks on the arm and Joe is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by The Grappler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fonzo The Grappler!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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