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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Kramer (ranked 561 p4p, 1331 weight class) and Toti Rotiz (ranked 68 p4p, 169 weight class). Rotiz has chosen Southtown as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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197 cm 26 213 12 - 10 - 0 |
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195 cm 36 215 17 - 19 - 1 |
Great wrestler Excellent boxer Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler Excellent boxer Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Kramer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 17 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toti Rotiz! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kramer shoots in but Rotiz avoids the takedown attempt easily. Rotiz feints the counter takedown.
Kramer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rotiz on his heels. He'll look to pass Rotiz's guard now, I'm sure. Kramer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Rotiz is defending well.
Rotiz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rotiz is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rotiz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rotiz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kramer. Kramer trying to mount his opponent but Rotiz defends it. Rotiz wants to control but Kramer is keeping busy.
Kramer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Rotiz tries to get to full guard but Kramer has control of the leg. Kramer thows a huge punch but Rotiz dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kramer prevents Rotiz from improving his position. Rotiz trying to hold on to Kramer's head to control him but Kramer postures up.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kramer lands strikes from half guard. Kramer lands strikes from half guard. Rotiz is looking for a sweep. Kramer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kramer is working for a submission of some sort.
Kramer seems to be working for a kimura but Rotiz defends the submission attempt. Kramer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kramer in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rotiz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kramer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Kramer! Toti Rotiz was interviewed post fight and said 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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