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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Time To Fight Wright (ranked 3509 p4p, 24546 weight class) and Presley Chai (ranked 459 p4p, 639 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 cm 20 198 4 - 3 - 0 |
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187 cm 19 185 0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt Solid boxing Granite chin |
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Dangerous GnP Excellent MT Good gas tank |
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Time To Fight Wright! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Presley Chai! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chai digs a good body shot into Wright's ribs. Wright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wright somewhat. We've been hearing reports that Wright has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Wright swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai clinches up against the cage. Chai presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Chai pushes Wright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wright backwards. Wright is breathing heavily. Chai has Wright pressed against the cage.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards. Chai digs a right hand underneath Wright's ribcage. Wright let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right from Chai. Chai lands a right hand. A short body shot lands from Chai as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body punch from Chai - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Chai on the inside. Good body shot from Chai.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Wright takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chai lands a body shot. Chai lands an uppercut. The referee is keeping an eye on Chai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wright stalling in the clinch but Chai improves position. Wright is looking for a takedown. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
A short right from Chai. Chai lands with a left to the head. Chai lands with a right to the head. Chai has hold of one of Wright's legs. Wright is fighting the takedown attempt but Chai gets the trip and lands the takedown into 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! Chai landing with the ground and pound. Chai is in close to Wright's body, working some short punches and elbows. Chai landing some decent shots from guard. Chai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wright is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chai stands up over Wright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Oh Wright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Chai lands a couple of elbows. Chai looking to pass the guard. Wright seems to have got his legs back now. Chai stands up over Wright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Chai advances to half guard. Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Wright wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chai lands a nice short elbow. Chai lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Wright quite badly. Wright pulls Chai in close trying to recover. Chai postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Wright on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Wright doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Presley Chai! During a confident post fight interview, Presley Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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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
58% |
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