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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Unicorn Big Foot (ranked 22656 p4p, 23406 weight class) and Brendan Schaub (ranked 530 p4p, 517 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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186 cm 32 179 10 - 21 - 2 |
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182 cm 35 180 0 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ World class boxer Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt World class boxer Heavy handed |
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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 10 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Unicorn Big Foot! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brendan Schaub! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Schaub misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Big Foot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schaub feints and then cracks Big Foot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Big Foot down. Schaub checks a leg kick. A punch combination from Big Foot misses. A big right from Big Foot misses. Big Foot throws a hook but Schaub avoids it easily. Schaub blocks the body kick.
Big Foot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schaub! But no joy. Schaub bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Big Foot's head. Big Foot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Big Foot lands the left hand. Big Foot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schaub moves away. Big Foot misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Big Foot has managed to clinch.
Big Foot is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Schaub can't fight it off and eventually Big Foot manages to take the fight to the floor. Schaub looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Big Foot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round. Big Foot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Schaub tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Big Foot easily slips into full mount! Big Foot working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Schaub tries to reverse the position but Big Foot maintains control. Big Foot content just to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Big Foot is working for a guillotine from mount but Schaub frees his head quite easily.
Big Foot is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Big Foot extends the arm and Schaub is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Unicorn Big Foot! Unicorn Big Foot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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76% |
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