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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caghan White (ranked 24857 p4p, 2679 weight class) and Claude Baudelaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by Plevne Marşı. The key to victory for Caghan White has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caghan White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Claude Baudelaire!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baudelaire shoots in but no luck this time.
Baudelaire's coach down at Cozad MMA London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baudelaire's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baudelaire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
White throws a series of punches but Baudelaire moves out of range.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from White.
Baudelaire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
White shoots in for a double leg but Baudelaire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Baudelaire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
White scores with a takedown into Baudelaire's guard.
Baudelaire looking for a sweep. Not yet Baudelaire, not yet.
Baudelaire working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
White won't allow Baudelaire to sweep him here.
White is looking to stand up but Baudelaire won't let him.
Baudelaire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baudelaire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baudelaire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baudelaire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baudelaire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White tries to stand but Baudelaire is controlling from the bottom.
Baudelaire wants to sweep but no luck.
Baudelaire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baudelaire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
White looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baudelaire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Baudelaire is proving a slippery customer.
Baudelaire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
Baudelaire is pushing down on White's leg trying to pass to half guard. White is fighting to maintain full guard but Baudelaire has managed to sneak the leg through.
White is trying to stand up here but Baudelaire is controlling him well.
Baudelaire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Baudelaire is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baudelaire is working for a submission of some sort.
Baudelaire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
White is trying to stand back up but Baudelaire is controlling him
Baudelaire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Baudelaire stops White from getting back to his feet.
Baudelaire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baudelaire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baudelaire is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
White wants to get back to his feet.
Baudelaire is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White tries to kick Baudelaire off but Baudelaire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
White makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
White leaves Baudelaire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Caghan White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Baudelaire.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baudelaire fails with a takedown attempt.
Baudelaire shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claude Baudelaire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baudelaire as he jumps to the side.
White has a takedown stuffed.
White lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by White.
White goes for a double leg but Baudelaire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baudelaire continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caghan White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baudelaire dives in and scores a takedown into White's guard.
White is trying to control the position but Baudelaire postures up.
Baudelaire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baudelaire works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baudelaire seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. White is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Claude Baudelaire!
Claude Baudelaire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Caghan White had this to say: 'HİLE'.
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