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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CAIN VALASQUEZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conway's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cowboy. James Conway is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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197 cm
25
276 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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195 cm
21
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Conway! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CAIN VALASQUEZ! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Conway looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for VALASQUEZ! VALASQUEZ wants to hold on but Conway pushes him away. VALASQUEZ is looking to get to half guard. Conway is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, VALASQUEZ has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Conway moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, VALASQUEZ has worked his arm free - good work by VALASQUEZ!
VALASQUEZ is looking to reverse the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Conway goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, VALASQUEZ rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Conway's guard! Nice work there by VALASQUEZ! VALASQUEZ looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Conway is looking to stand up but VALASQUEZ isn't so interested in that idea. Conway looking to control.
VALASQUEZ prevents Conway from getting back to his feet. VALASQUEZ tries to free his leg and advance position but Conway is retaining full guard. VALASQUEZ must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Conway blocks a head kick by VALASQUEZ.
Conway scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Conway is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round. VALASQUEZ tries to kick Conway off but Conway keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. VALASQUEZ is trying to maintain the position but Conway is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. VALASQUEZ wants to improve his position but Conway is controlling well.
Conway is sneakily working for an arm triangle but VALASQUEZ sees it coming and defends easily. VALASQUEZ is trying to get back to full guard. VALASQUEZ on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. VALASQUEZ is looking to improve his position.
VALASQUEZ looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round. VALASQUEZ wants to get back to his feet. Conway is sneakily working for an arm triangle but VALASQUEZ sees it coming and defends easily. Conway seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Conway there. VALASQUEZ wants to control but Conway is keeping busy and won't allow it. VALASQUEZ might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Conway kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Conway wants to work for an arm triangle but VALASQUEZ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Conway is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and VALASQUEZ defends it well. VALASQUEZ wants to control but Conway is keeping busy and won't allow it. Conway is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and VALASQUEZ defends it well. Conway stands up out of the half guard. Conway drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Conway drops back looking for a leg! VALASQUEZ is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and VALASQUEZ manages to kick Conway off! Conway jumps back into VALASQUEZ's guard. VALASQUEZ wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Conway dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from VALASQUEZ. Conway drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on VALASQUEZ's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Conway decides to stand up, so the ref orders VALASQUEZ to his feet. VALASQUEZ keeps the fight on the outside. Conway shoots in but VALASQUEZ avoids the takedown attempt easily. Conway looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. VALASQUEZ wants to get back to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Conway in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round. Conway is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Conway is looking for a kimura here.
VALASQUEZ is trying to stand back up but Conway is controlling him
Conway is looking for a kimura but VALASQUEZ is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Conway to get the leverage. VALASQUEZ looks like he's trying to stand up.
VALASQUEZ really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Conway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Conway seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. VALASQUEZ is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Conway!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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