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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Island Yonic (ranked 2666 p4p, 2257 weight class) and Samuel Rodrigues (ranked 353 p4p, 307 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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187 cm
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19 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Island Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues gets a clinch.
Rodrigues pulls Yonic into guard.
Yonic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rodrigues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yonic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yonic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yonic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yonic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigues is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodrigues not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodrigues is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yonic defends well.
Yonic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodrigues throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yonic uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic advances nicely into full mount.
Yonic wants to finish this one by submission but Rodrigues is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yonic.
Yonic cracks Rodrigues with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Yonic controlling the position easily from mount.
Yonic scoring with strikes but Rodrigues is staying in there.
Yonic trying to control but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Rodrigues tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodrigues is squirming around, avoiding Yonic's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is looking to improve his position but Yonic isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodrigues tries to hold on but Yonic pushes him away.
Yonic content just to control the position here.
Rodrigues keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yonic with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rodrigues working to try and regain half guard.
Yonic lands a couple of good shots and Rodrigues has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rodrigues is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Yonic off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yonic is hanging on to Rodrigues's back as he tries to escape.
Rodrigues is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rodrigues knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rodrigues for a finish.
Rodrigues is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yonic lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rodrigues is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yonic connects with a big shot to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Yonic has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Rodrigues is in real trouble here. Yonic gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Rodrigues is tapping out! Yonic wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Island Yonic!
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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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