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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heat Wave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master has chosen Burn in my light as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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203 cm
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260 lbs
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200 cm
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220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heat Wave! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moe Master! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Master moves into range and clinches up with Wave. Master decides to pull guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Master looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wave pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Master is keeping the position for now. Wave in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wave slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Wave wants to stand but Master is controlling his arm. Wave throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Master is looking to regain half guard here but Wave keeps moving and retains side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Master shoots in and bounces Wave off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wave keeping moving, preventing Master from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Master got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wave has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Master has managed to get both his arms back between Wave's legs - danger averted. Wave is breathing heavily. Master throws a big right hand that misses. Wave looking for a guillotine here but Master defends easily.
Wave not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Master wants to pass the guard but Wave is keeping the position. Master connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Master working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Master would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Master stays in close to Wave's body and controls the position. Wave controls Master momentarily but Master frees himself. Master must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Master wants to control from the top but Wave keeps moving. Master drops back looking for a leg! Wave is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wave manages to kick Master off! Master jumps back into Wave's guard. Master trying to control but Wave is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wave has his foot on Master's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Master works his way back into a safe position though. Master controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Master looking to pass the guard. Master wants to control from the top but Wave keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Wave doesn't succeed with the takedown and Master holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Master turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Master manages to end up in side control. Wave wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wave struggling a bit here. Master wants to stand but Wave has his arm trapped. A lull in the action here as Master stalls from top position. Master tries to advance to mount but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Master dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Master turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Master lands with a slapping head kick. Jab by Wave. Wave looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Master! Wave won't let Master get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Wave working the ground and pound effectively.
Master is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wave jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Master manages to avoid the submission attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Master is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wave is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Master knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Master tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wave wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. You can see the frustration on Master's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Wave is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Master has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Wave working the ground and pound from side control. Wave is looking to take a break and control but Master is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Master is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Master tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wave wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Wave advances nicely into full mount. Wave can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Master is looking to escape. Wave connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Master can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Master is looking to get to half guard. Master has given up his back here.
Wave has managed to slip his arm under Master's chin. This could be all over... yep, Master is tapping out! Submission win for Wave.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Heat Wave!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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