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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between charles xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Varga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Varga has chosen Static X - Destroyer as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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178 cm
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168 lbs
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181 cm
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173 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, charles xavier! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artur Varga! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Varga gets caught flat footed, as xavier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. xavier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Varga dives on top into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Varga trying to control the position from guard on top but xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Varga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with xavier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. xavier looking for a guillotine here but Varga defends easily.
Varga trying to control but xavier is working from the bottom. xavier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Varga defends well. xavier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Varga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. xavier tries to land a sweep but no joy. xavier has his foot on Varga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Varga works his way back into a safe position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Varga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. xavier wants to sweep but no luck. Varga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. xavier swivels though and keeps the full guard. xavier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Varga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Varga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Varga looking to pass the guard. xavier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Varga trying to control but xavier is working from the bottom. xavier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Varga tries to get to full guard but xavier has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Varga looks like he's trying to stand up.
xavier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Varga sees it coming and defends easily. xavier works his way into full mount! Varga really wants to buck xavier off and get back to his feet. xavier goes for an armbar but Varga turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Varga. Varga won't allow xavier to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. xavier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Varga is aware though and is defending well. xavier is breathing heavily. Varga trying to control the position from guard on top but xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. xavier looking for a sweep. Not yet xavier, not yet. xavier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. xavier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varga is one step ahead there. Varga trying to control the position from guard on top but xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. xavier wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Varga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. xavier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Varga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. xavier manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
xavier wants to take Varga's back here but Varga is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Varga has given up his back. Will we see xavier going for some submissions?
xavier is not going to allow Varga to sit and survive in this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
charles xavier dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Varga feints and as xavier raises his hands in defense, Varga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. xavier looking for a guillotine here but Varga defends easily.
xavier manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
xavier looking to secure an arm triangle but Varga defends it well. xavier wants to finish this one by submission but Varga is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from xavier.
That's one minute gone in the round. Varga wants to hold on but xavier pushes him away. Varga is breathing heavily. xavier working for a submission but Varga is keeping him at bay. Varga is trying to escape the mount but xavier keeps good control and instead manages to take Varga's back.
xavier working for a choke but Varga is defending well. Varga is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action! Varga defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of xavier's arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round. xavier is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Varga knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Varga for a finish. xavier is not going to allow Varga to sit and survive in this position. Varga is trying to get back to his feet but xavier has full control of the position and if anything, Varga has just worked his way into a worse spot. Varga is trying to defend against the choke here but xavier has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. xavier Tightens the hold and Varga taps out furiously! xavier displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). charles xavier!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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