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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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202 cm
23
273 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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198 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Adebisi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Gerald Young! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Adebisi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adebisi was well out of range. Poor timing from Young. No luck with that takedown attempt from Adebisi. Young moves in looking to clinch but Adebisi pushes him off. Adebisi throws a leg kick but Young sees it coming and checks it nicely. Adebisi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adebisi lands in his opponent's guard. Adebisi wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving. Young wants to get back to his feet but Adebisi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Adebisi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Adebisi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Young's head. Adebisi prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Young can't keep his opponent in guard - Adebisi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Adebisi wants to pass the guard but Young is defending well. Ground and pound from Adebisi. Young pushes Adebisi off but Adebisi dives into side control.
Adebisi throws an elbow but Young slips to the side and avoids it well. Adebisi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Young has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Adebisi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Young is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Young wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! The strikes coming from Adebisi are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Young wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Adebisi trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom. Young is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Young prevents Adebisi from improving position. Adebisi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Adebisi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Young pinned against the cage. Young gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Young drives through and clinches with Adebisi against the cage.
That's four 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. Adebisi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Adebisi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Adebisi manages to end up in side control. Young tries to escape back to his feet but Adebisi has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Young's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Young is tapping! Adebisi saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Adebisi!
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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