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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rachel Fay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rachel Fay has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 cm
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174 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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185 cm
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170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rachel Fay! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sid Vicious! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vicious shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Vicious is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Vicious controlling the action here. Fay trying to control from the bottom.
Vicious with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. I looks like Vicious might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Vicious seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vicious is trying to work for a kimura but Fay is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fay is not content to let Vicious control the position. Vicious is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fay has managed to free his arm - good work. Vicious is looking for a kimura but Fay is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vicious to get the leverage. Fay is holding on to half guard well. Vicious throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Fay looking for submissions off his back. Vicious thows a huge punch but Fay dodges it nicely.
Fay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vicious on the ground. Vicious is looking for a kimura but Fay is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vicious to get the leverage. Vicious thows a huge punch but Fay dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vicious looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Vicious takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Vicious seems to be working for a kimura but Fay defends the submission attempt. Vicious looks gassed! Fay is refusing to be controlled, as Vicious sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vicious is thwarting Fay's attempts to control the position. Vicious wants to control but Fay is keeping him busy. Fay is looking to control Vicious's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fay avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Fay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vicious manages to avoid it. Vicious defending well as Fay loads up on a big left hand.
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. Fay throws a head kick but Vicious moves out of range.
Vicious closes the distance and clinches up with Fay, looking for a takedown. Vicious pushes Fay against the cage but Fay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fay, as that shot connected.
Fay misses with a head kick.
Vicious shoots in and drives through. Fay sprawls well. Fay misses the shot to the body. Vicious shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fay pinned against the cage. Fay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Rachel Fay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Vicious. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vicious feints and as Fay raises his hands in defense, Vicious changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Vicious dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Vicious blocks a head kick by Fay.
Fay leaves Vicious with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Vicious tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vicious somewhat. Fay could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Vicious shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fay pinned against the cage. Fay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Rachel Fay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Vicious. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Fay.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fay misses with a hook. Fay missing with a left hand there. Vicious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fay gets caught flat footed, as Vicious shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Vicious is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Fay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Vicious looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vicious trying to control but Fay is working from the bottom. Vicious is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fay is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fay has escaped and now he's on top! Vicious looking for subs off his back but Fay has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Vicious manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Vicious working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vicious is tightening it up a little... Fay has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fay reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fay taps out! nice BJJ there by Vicious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sid Vicious!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
29% |
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