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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamari Lexington (ranked 3573 p4p, 2454 weight class) and Jim Rhat (ranked 425 p4p, 317 weight class). Rhat comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Das Ist It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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6 - 14 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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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 6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamari Lexington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Rhat!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lexington shoots in and drives through. Rhat sprawls well.
Rhat misses with a hook.
Lexington shoots in for a takedown but Rhat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lexington clinches.
Rhat decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lexington won't allow Rhat to sweep him here.
Lexington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rhat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Hilo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rhat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lexington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lexington's guard.
Lexington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhat is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhat trying to control but Lexington is working from the bottom.
Rhat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rhat is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lexington is trying to escape and Rhat transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lexington is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rhat! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Rhat!
In his post fight interview, Jim Rhat started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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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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