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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maya Selnezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleophus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Way I Feel. Maya Selnezz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cleophus Washington's chin.
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133 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maya Selnezz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cleophus Washington!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Selnezz sprawls well initially but Washington persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Washington wants to stand up but Selnezz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Washington wants to take a breather but Selnezz is having none of it.
Selnezz trying to control from the bottom.
Selnezz is pressing down on Washington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Washington wants to stand but Selnezz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Selnezz working for a triangle but Washington defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Selnezz pushes Washington off and scrambles back to his feet.
Selnezz misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selnezz misses the shot to the body.
Washington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Selnezz but Selnezz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice uppercut there from Washington.
Selnezz stuffs the takedown.
Selnezz is looking to slow Washington down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selnezz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Selnezz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Washington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Selnezz wants to sweep but no luck.
Selnezz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Washington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Selnezz is trying to keep Washington in close.
Selnezz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selnezz wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
Washington stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Selnezz is breathing heavily.
Washington fails with the takedown.
Maya Selnezz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleophus Washington.
Selnezz throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Selnezz misses with a takedown
and Washington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Selnezz's guard.
Selnezz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selnezz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Selnezz throws a head kick that misses
and Washington counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington tries to stand but can't do so whilst Selnezz controls his leg.
Selnezz wants to get back to full guard.
Washington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Washington drives through and clinches with Selnezz against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleophus Washington dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Selnezz with a poor takedown
and Selnezz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Selnezz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Washington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Washington landing knees to the body.
Washington breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Selnezz as Washington shoots in.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Selnezz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Selnezz with a poor takedown
and Washington counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Selnezz!
Washington is working for a guillotine from mount but Selnezz frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Selnezz is in a horrible position here. Washington smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Selnezz.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Selnezz tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Washington breaks the clinch.
Washington misses with a takedown
and Selnezz counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selnezz swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Selnezz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Washington counters with a single leg into guard. Selnezz didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maya Selnezz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Selnezz is working an open guard so Washington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Maya Selnezz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Selnezz misses
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington rushes Selnezz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington has Selnezz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Washington pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Selnezz tumbling to the mat - Washington dives into Selnezz's guard.
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!
Washington stays in close to Selnezz's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selnezz wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
Washington postures up.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Selnezz has a closed guard, preventing Washington from standing up.
Selnezz is working an open guard so Washington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Washington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Selnezz trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selnezz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Washington seems to be working for a kimura but Selnezz defends the submission attempt.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington is working for a kimura but Selnezz is defending it quite comfortably.
Washington wants to stand up but Selnezz is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Selnezz is holding on to half guard well.
Cleophus Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washington tries to stand but can't do so whilst Selnezz controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleophus Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Washington blocks a head kick by Selnezz.
Selnezz stuffs the takedown attempt from Washington. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Selnezz fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selnezz misses with a takedown
and Washington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Washington.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Washington lands a nice shot that snaps Selnezz's head back.
Maya Selnezz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington closes the distance but Selnezz moves to the side
and Selnezz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Selnezz.
Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Selnezz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Washington is tightening it up a little... Selnezz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Selnezz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Selnezz taps out! nice BJJ there by Washington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cleophus Washington!
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