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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Time To Fight Wright (ranked 932 p4p, 310 weight class) and Presley Chai (ranked 108 p4p, 33 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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189 cm 26 198 15 - 11 - 0 |
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187 cm 25 185 11 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ World class boxer Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler World class boxer 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 15 - 11 - 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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Presley Chai! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wright fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Wright misses with a body shot.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Wright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one. Wright with a lazy takedown attempt and Chai counters by clinching up. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Time To Fight Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chai throws a head punch that misses. Wright has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Wright looking for the choke but no joy. Chai tries to break free.
Chai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wright throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wright lands an elbow to the side of the head. Wright punishes Chai with strikes from the back mount. Wright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Wright slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wright is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Wright throwing sloppy strikes. Chai tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Wright seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Wright is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Wright. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wright's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chai wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving. Chai throws an elbow that misses. Wright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chai's guard. Nice move by Wright! Wright preventing the sweep. Chai trying to control the position.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wright is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wright stops Chai from standing up. Chai wants to sweep but no luck. Wright wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position. Chai looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Wright wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wright trying to control the position.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Chai connects with a couple of short punches. Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Chai landing with the ground and pound. Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai. Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Chai postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it. Chai throws a big right hand that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Presley Chai will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Wright looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range. Chai tries to counter with a clinch but Wright shakes him off and moves away. Wright fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chai sprawls well initially but Wright persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Wright trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away. Wright prevents Chai from improving his position. Chai keeping hold of Wright's head, controlling as best he can. Wright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working. Chai wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chai gets full guard. Wright looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright. Wright lands a couple of decent looking shots. Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Wright is working Chai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Wright is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Time To Fight Wright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wright wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. Chai working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wright lands a couple of decent looking shots. Wright landing with the ground and pound. Wright chips away with some ground and pound. Chai wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment. Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. Wright looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Wright trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. Wright is trying to control the position but Chai postures up. Chai lands a couple of elbows. Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wright is tightening it up a little... Chai has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chai reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chai taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Time To Fight Wright! Jumping up and down and very excited, Time To Fight Wright waved his t-shirt featuring Un-Kaged Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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35% |
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