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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sutarjo Sukarman (ranked 23111 p4p, 2666 weight class) and Jamari Lexington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sutarjo Sukarman looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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185 cm 28 176 9 - 51 - 0 |
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186 cm 25 177 8 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Knockout power |
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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 - 51 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sutarjo Sukarman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamari Lexington! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lexington shoots in looking for a takedown. Sukarman tries to sprawl out of it but Lexington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sukarman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Sukarman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Lexington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sukarman's waist but Sukarman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lexington off to one side. Lexington dives in and grabs Sukarman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sukarman pushes down on Lexington's head and hops out. Sutarjo Sukarman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamari Lexington. Lexington closes the distance and clinches. Lexington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lexington dives in and scores a takedown into Sukarman's guard. Sukarman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Sukarman wants to get back to his feet but Lexington passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sukarman won't allow Lexington to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lexington not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lexington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Sukarman is defending against the submission attempts here by Lexington.
Lexington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sukarman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Lexington wants to stand up but Sukarman has a hold of him and won't allow it. Lexington is looking for a kimura here.
Sukarman won't allow Lexington to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lexington connects with a nice short shot to Sukarman's temple. Lexington lands with a punch from half guard. Lexington scoring with strikes to the body and head. Lexington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Lexington moves nicely into side control. Lexington is looking to take a break and control but Sukarman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lexington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sukarman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sukarman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sukarman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sukarman tries to get out of the position. Lexington working the head with strikes. Lexington is trying to get an arm triangle but Sukarman is defending well. Lexington lands a few punches from side control.
Sukarman is rocked! Lexington is working to tighten his grip on Sukarman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sukarman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lexington is really squeezing tight and eventually Sukarman passes out! Lexington breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamari Lexington! Sutarjo Sukarman spoke after the fight, saying 'Next i'll win'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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