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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Cornwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Cornwall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Craig Finn's chin.
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189 cm
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205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
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208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Prefers ground |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Finn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Cornwall! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Finn feints and as Cornwall raises his hands in defense, Finn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Finn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Finn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Finn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cornwall works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Finn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Cornwall looking to control.
Finn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Finn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cornwall swivels though and keeps the full guard. Cornwall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Finn looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Finn looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Cornwall with a poor takedown and Finn counters with a single leg into guard. Cornwall didn't expect that. Cornwall looking for a sweep. Not yet Cornwall, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Finn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Finn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Cornwall trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Cornwall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Finn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Finn is breathing heavily. Cornwall has his foot on Finn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finn works his way back into a safe position though. Cornwall tries to land a sweep but no joy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cornwall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Cornwall has his feet on Finn's thighs here. He's pushed Finn 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! Finn screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Cornwall!
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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
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