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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Warhol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and knowm sayin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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190 cm
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177 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Warhol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, knowm sayin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warhol stuffs the takedown attempt from sayin. sayin gets slowly back to his feet.
sayin has a takedown stuffed.
sayin fails with a takedown attempt.
Matt Warhol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of knowm sayin.
Nice sprawl there from Warhol as sayin shoots in.
sayin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warhol avoids it really well and circles away.
sayin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warhol but Warhol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warhol is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in sayin's half guard.
Warhol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Warhol seems to be working for a kimura but sayin defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Warhol connects with a nice short shot to sayin's temple.
Warhol 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.
sayin wants to control but Warhol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Warhol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Warhol is looking to stall here but sayin recovers full guard.
Warhol throws and elbow that misses. sayin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Warhol's guard. Nice move by sayin!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warhol has his foot on sayin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. sayin works his way back into a safe position though.
sayin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Warhol manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now sayin has Warhol in his guard.
Warhol looking to pass the guard.
Warhol drops back, looking for a kneebar! sayin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. sayin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from sayin!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
sayin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Warhol has escaped the position, nice work there.
Warhol sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Warhol is trying to get back to full guard.
sayin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Warhol manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Warhol looking for a guillotine here but sayin defends easily.
Warhol is breathing heavily.
sayin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and sayin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Warhol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
sayin drops back looking for a leg! Warhol is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Warhol manages to kick sayin off! sayin jumps back into Warhol's guard.
Warhol working for a triangle but sayin defends it easily.
sayin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Warhol is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Warhol has escaped and now he's on top!
Warhol wants to control from the top but sayin keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Warhol dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
sayin has his takedown stuffed
and Warhol counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Warhol drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and sayin dives on top into guard.
Warhol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warhol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
sayin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Warhol dives on top into guard.
Warhol is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! sayin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! sayin has escaped and now he's on top!
sayin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and sayin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
sayin 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sayin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and sayin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Warhol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warhol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. sayin is aware though and is defending well.
sayin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
sayin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Warhol throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Warhol is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
sayin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warhol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
sayin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Warhol manages to work his way to half guard, despite sayin's best efforts.
Warhol is trying to control but can't.
Warhol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but sayin pulls his head out easily.
sayin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warhol has managed to free his arm - good work.
Warhol works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warhol has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but sayin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
sayin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and sayin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matt Warhol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warhol is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
sayin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Warhol looking for a guillotine here but sayin defends easily.
Warhol is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
sayin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warhol wants to sweep here but sayin controlling him for the moment.
sayin 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.
sayin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Warhol is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of sayin, into his guard.
Warhol trying to control but sayin is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
sayin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warhol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warhol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Warhol dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
sayin misses with a takedown
and Warhol counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Warhol.
Warhol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Warhol drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but sayin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Warhol has sayin in his guard.
sayin 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.
sayin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Warhol has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. sayin is looking to defend but Warhol has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for sayin! Warhol pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, sayin taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Warhol!
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