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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Fightmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Hais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Fightmann had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Lars Fightmann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Philip Hais's chin.
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170 cm
25
186 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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190 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Fightmann! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Philip Hais! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hais misses with a leg kick. Fightmann shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fightmann was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Fightmann prevents Hais from getting the reversal. Hais wants to hold on but Fightmann pushes him away. Hais is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fightmann is staying active. Hais sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Hais wants to get back to full guard. Fightmann is looking for a kimura here.
Hais is trying to get back to full guard. Hais looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hais works his way to full guard. Good work. Hais is pulling down on Fightmann's head. It's preventing any offense from Fightmann, at least for the moment. Hais controls Fightmann momentarily but Fightmann frees himself. Fightmann lands a couple of elbows. Fightmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hais swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hais is pulling down on Fightmann's head to control his posture. Hais tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hais working a defensive guard here.
That's two 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. Hais wants to get back to his feet but Fightmann is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Fightmann passes Hais's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Fightmann missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ground and pound from Fightmann. Hais is trying to control but Fightmann manages to pass to mount!
Hais is mounted and he's throwing punches. Is that wise? Hais has given up his back.
Fightmann scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hais is looking for a way out. Fightmann has Hais flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hais trying to control the action but Fightmann just sinks the hooks in. Fightmann is looking for the choke from the back position but Hais is controlling his hands well. Fightmann is breathing heavily. Hais tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Fightmann prevents Hais from getting the reversal. Fightmann working for a submission but Hais is keeping him at bay. Hais is looking to improve his position but Fightmann isn't that keen on the idea. Hais is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fightmann misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fightmann goes for an armbar but Hais turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hais. Hais connects with a couple of short punches. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hais slips nicely into half guard. Hais working the head and body with strikes. Ground and pound from Hais. Hais throwing shots but Fightmann is blocking nicely. Fightmann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Fightmann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hais. Fightmann is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hais is tapping! Great win for Fightmann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lars Fightmann!
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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
52% |
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