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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alberto YellOw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerhard Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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175 cm
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153 lbs
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173 cm
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alberto YellOw! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerhard Wagner! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! YellOw just misses with a punch to the body.
YellOw misses with a body shot.
YellOw doesn't manage to clinch there - Wagner circles away.
YellOw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
YellOw looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range. YellOw wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance. Nice sprawl there from YellOw as Wagner shoots in. YellOw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away. Wagner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts YellOw as he jumps to the side. YellOw is looking to wear down Wagner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Wagner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but YellOw swivels and escapes. Alberto YellOw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerhard Wagner. YellOw tries to bum rush Wagner with a series of wild strikes but Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wagner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says YellOw as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. YellOw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
YellOw looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range. Alberto YellOw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. YellOw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wagner. YellOw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
YellOw throws a wild combination but nothing lands. YellOw misses with a wild body shot. A solid leg kick lands there for YellOw.
YellOw throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range. YellOw misses the shot to the body. YellOw leaves Wagner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. YellOw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from YellOw.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Wagner feints and as YellOw raises his hands in defense, Wagner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Wagner drops back looking for a leg! YellOw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and YellOw manages to kick Wagner off! Wagner jumps back into YellOw's guard. YellOw is breathing heavily. YellOw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wagner thows a big elbow that misses. Wagner with a flurry of punches that miss. YellOw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wagner. Wagner thows a big elbow that misses. Wagner distracts YellOw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. YellOw pulls Wagner in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Wagner blocks a jab. A combination from YellOw does no damage. YellOw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wagner avoids the body shot from YellOw.
Wagner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming YellOw to the mat! YellOw manages to get full guard. Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but YellOw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wagner passes into half guard. Wagner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. YellOw is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wagner slows the pace down in half guard. Wagner wants to pass the guard but YellOw is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. YellOw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wagner. Wagner works his way into full mount! Wagner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerhard Wagner dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
YellOw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. YellOw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Wagner counters with a takedown into side control. Wagner wants to control but YellOw is keeping him busy. Wagner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Wagner tries for a kimura but YellOw is defending well. Wagner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Wagner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wagner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! YellOw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wagner on the ground. YellOw gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wagner wants to finish this one by submission but YellOw is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wagner. Wagner is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. YellOw can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wagner working YellOw over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. YellOw is in a horrible position here. Wagner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wagner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
YellOw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Wagner wants to control the pace but YellOw is squirming around nicely. Wagner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wagner landing strikes, looking to finish! Wagner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but YellOw manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wagner cracks YellOw with an elbow. That is naaassty. You can see the frustration on YellOw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Wagner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by YellOw, who protects the arm well. Wagner scoring with punches and elbows. Wagner scores with punches from side control. YellOw tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Wagner easily slips into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wagner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Wagner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. YellOw can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
YellOw is in a horrible position here. Wagner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wagner punishing his opponent with strikes. Wagner lands a nice shot to the head. Wagner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wagner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. YellOw can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wagner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerhard Wagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! YellOw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wagner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Wagner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. YellOw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Wagner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. You can see the frustration on YellOw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Wagner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wagner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for YellOw! Wagner trying to control but YellOw is having none of it. YellOw in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Wagner has control of YellOw's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and YellOw regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wagner throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for YellOw because Wagner loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wagner wants to control the pace but YellOw is squirming around nicely. Wagner with a couple of short strikes. YellOw throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wagner. What's that going to do exactly? Wagner breaks from YellOw's wrist control and lands an elbow. Wagner looking to control but YellOw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Wagner throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! YellOw has his hands clasped together but Wagner breaks the hold and YellOw is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Wagner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerhard Wagner!
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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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