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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahmed Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Reznor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slayer- Reign of Blood. Reznor has chosen Shook Ones by Mobb Deep as his entrance music. Saul Reznor will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 cm
24
172 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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180 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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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
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ahmed Ali! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Reznor! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ali scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Ali is looking to take a break and control but Reznor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Reznor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ali's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Reznor wants to get back to full guard. Reznor is pressing down on Ali's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Ali advances position into side control! Ali tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Reznor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Reznor is trying to get back to full guard. Ali is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ali is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reznor gets full guard. Reznor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ali can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Reznor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reznor working for a triangle but Ali defends it easily.
Ali trying to control but Reznor is working from the bottom. Reznor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reznor has his foot on Ali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ali works his way back into a safe position though. Ali stands up from Reznor's guard - Ali perhaps looking for a knockout. Ali tries to clinch but Reznor moves out of range. Ali is looking to clinch but Reznor is avoiding it.
Reznor checks a leg kick nicely. Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Nice takedown defense from Reznor. No joy for Ali on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. No joy there for Reznor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Reznor swinging wilding here.
Reznor keeps the fight on the outside. Reznor throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Reznor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reznor pinned against the cage. Reznor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Reznor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Reznor feints and as Ali raises his hands in defense, Reznor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ali throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reznor uses it to pass to side control.
Reznor is working to tighten is grip on Ali's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ali has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Reznor is really squeezing tight and eventually Ali passes out! Reznor breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Saul Reznor!
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C
A |
G |
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C
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G |
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
46% |
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