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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devyn Howell (ranked 4322 p4p, 2361 weight class) and George Pogie (ranked 467 p4p, 267 weight class). Pogie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nobody’s Angel kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Devyn Howell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Pogie's chin.
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8 - 7 - 0 |
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202 cm
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12 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Brawler
Insanely flexible |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devyn Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Pogie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pogie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Howell!
Howell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pogie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pogie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Howell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Howell can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell tries to buck Pogie off but Pogie is having none of it.
Howell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pogie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Howell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pogie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Pogie from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Howell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Howell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pogie defends well.
Howell is looking to sweep but instead, Pogie has passed into half guard.
Pogie controlling the pace.
Pogie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pogie wants to work for an arm triangle but Howell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Howell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pogie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Howell gets full guard.
Howell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pogie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howell can't keep his opponent in guard - Pogie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Howell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Pogie from controlling successfully.
Howell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pogie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pogie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pogie is posturing up here but Howell has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pogie tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pogie has to tap! Slick submission there by Howell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devyn Howell!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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