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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Snicklefritz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe LeGrand (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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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 New York, Clarence Snicklefritz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe LeGrand!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Snicklefritz as LeGrand shoots in.
LeGrand fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snicklefritz sprawls well initially but LeGrand persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
LeGrand seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snicklefritz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
LeGrand is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snicklefritz defends it well.
LeGrand stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Snicklefritz to get to his feet.
Snicklefritz stuns LeGrand with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
LeGrand dodges the punch combination from Snicklefritz.
LeGrand moves into the clinch successfully.
Snicklefritz has had enough of the clinch but LeGrand keeps him there for the moment.
Snicklefritz has had enough of the clinch but LeGrand keeps him there for the moment.
LeGrand tries to stall but Snicklefritz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Snicklefritz manages to break the clinch.
LeGrand takes a jab right on the kisser.
LeGrand shoots in and bounces Snicklefritz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
LeGrand trying to control the position from guard on top but Snicklefritz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeGrand looks gassed!
LeGrand is looking to stand up but Snicklefritz won't let him.
LeGrand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snicklefritz is keeping the position for now.
LeGrand wants to stand but Snicklefritz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
LeGrand tries to free his leg and advance position but Snicklefritz is retaining full guard.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
LeGrand tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snicklefritz just stands there and leans against the cage.
LeGrand goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snicklefritz prevents it.
Clarence Snicklefritz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe LeGrand.
Snicklefritz wants to get back to striking at distance but LeGrand won't allow it.
Snicklefritz tries to break the clinch but LeGrand is controlling the position.
LeGrand pulls guard.
LeGrand is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snicklefritz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Snicklefritz trying to stand up but can't free himself from LeGrand's guard.
LeGrand lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Snicklefritz!
LeGrand trying to control but he's not successful this time.
LeGrand looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeGrand trying to control but Snicklefritz is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LeGrand punching from mount but Snicklefritz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, LeGrand cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
LeGrand wants to control the pace but Snicklefritz is squirming around nicely.
LeGrand get's back to his feet.
Snicklefritz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
LeGrand is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snicklefritz.
Snicklefritz misses with a wild combination.
Snicklefritz lands with a nice combination. LeGrand backs away looking to recover.
Snicklefritz fails to land with a series of punches.
LeGrand fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snicklefritz moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snicklefritz.
Snicklefritz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snicklefritz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snicklefritz throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeGrand doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snicklefritz tries to clinch there but LeGrand circles away.
LeGrand closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snicklefritz to the mat! Snicklefritz manages to get full guard.
LeGrand is looking to advance position but Snicklefritz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
LeGrand somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Snicklefritz misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeGrand ducks right into an uppercut from Snicklefritz.
Clarence Snicklefritz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snicklefritz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snicklefritz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Clarence Snicklefritz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
LeGrand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snicklefritz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LeGrand doesn't seem bothered though.
Snicklefritz scores with a jab to the head.
LeGrand closes the distance and clinches up with Snicklefritz, looking for a takedown. LeGrand pushes Snicklefritz against the cage but Snicklefritz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Snicklefritz misses.
Snicklefritz throws a series of punches but LeGrand moves out of range.
Snicklefritz tries to clinch there but LeGrand circles away.
LeGrand shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LeGrand shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snicklefritz as he jumps to the side.
Clarence Snicklefritz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe LeGrand.
LeGrand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snicklefritz.
Snicklefritz tries to clinch but LeGrand is having none of it.
LeGrand connects with a crisp jab.
LeGrand is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snicklefritz scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by LeGrand or perhaps it was just good defense by Snicklefritz which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - LeGrand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LeGrand shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snicklefritz pinned against the cage. Snicklefritz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Snicklefritz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Snicklefritz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snicklefritz wants to get back to striking at distance but LeGrand won't allow it.
Snicklefritz manages to break the clinch.
Snicklefritz lands a right hook to the body.
Snicklefritz throws a right hand that LeGrand ducks under and follows up with a left that LeGrand also avoids with ease.
Snicklefritz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
LeGrand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snicklefritz misses with a two punch combination.
Snicklefritz instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snicklefritz wants to break free but LeGrand has control.
Snicklefritz is leaning against LeGrand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snicklefritz is trying to break free.
LeGrand prevents Snicklefritz from breaking the clinch.
Snicklefritz breaks the clinch.
Snicklefritz gets a clinch.
Snicklefritz breaks the clinch.
LeGrand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snicklefritz stalks LeGrand and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into LeGrand's face. LeGrand staggers backwards, shaken.
LeGrand tries to move into range but Snicklefritz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Snicklefritz clinches with his opponent.
Snicklefritz wants to get back to striking at distance but LeGrand won't allow it.
Snicklefritz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snicklefritz taking a breather.
LeGrand is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Snicklefritz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
LeGrand stalls.
Snicklefritz lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeGrand keeps control of Snicklefritz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snicklefritz has had enough of the clinch but LeGrand keeps him there for the moment.
Snicklefritz is trying to break free.
LeGrand tries to pull guard but Snicklefritz holds him up against the cage and eventually LeGrand drops back down to his feet.
LeGrand is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Snicklefritz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Snicklefritz can't break the clinch.
Snicklefritz tries to break the clinch but LeGrand is controlling the position.
Snicklefritz is trying to break free.
LeGrand tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
LeGrand keeps control of Snicklefritz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snicklefritz is trying to stall.
LeGrand looking to slow down the pace here.
Snicklefritz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeGrand has him pressed against the cage.
LeGrand decides to pull guard.
LeGrand controls Snicklefritz momentarily but Snicklefritz frees himself.
LeGrand is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four 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.
Snicklefritz stopping the sweep attempt from LeGrand.
Snicklefritz wants to stand but LeGrand has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
LeGrand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snicklefritz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LeGrand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snicklefritz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
LeGrand has his feet on Snicklefritz's thighs here. He's pushed Snicklefritz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Snicklefritz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe LeGrand!
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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