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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Wasabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vincenzo Graziossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ezra Wasabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, vincenzo Graziossi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasabi throws a head kick that misses.
Wasabi shoots in for a double leg but Graziossi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Graziossi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wasabi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graziossi's guard.
Wasabi wants to control from the top but Graziossi keeps moving.
Graziossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wasabi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graziossi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wasabi.
Graziossi wants to sweep but no luck.
Graziossi has control of Wasabi's left arm, preventing Wasabi from doing any damage.
Wasabi wants to pass the guard but Graziossi is keeping the position.
Wasabi is looking to work some ground and pound but Graziossi has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graziossi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Graziossi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wasabi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Graziossi!
Graziossi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wasabi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wasabi thowing shots but they're missing.
Graziossi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wasabi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Graziossi holds on for dear life.
Graziossi can't escape the position.
Graziossi tries to hold on but Wasabi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graziossi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Graziossi wants to control but Wasabi is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Graziossi can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wasabi looking to control but Graziossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Graziossi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wasabi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graziossi is defending against the submission attempts here by Wasabi.
Wasabi is breathing heavily.
Graziossi trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graziossi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wasabi being controlled here momentarily.
Wasabi preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Graziossi holds on and takes a little breather.
Wasabi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graziossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graziossi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wasabi!
Graziossi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wasabi is now in Graziossi's guard. A big mistake from Graziossi there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graziossi is pulling down on Wasabi's head to control his posture.
Graziossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graziossi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wasabi.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graziossi is pulling down on Wasabi's head. It's preventing any offense from Wasabi, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Wasabi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Graziossi gets the takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Graziossi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wasabi to see if he's OK.
Graziossi lands a few punches from side control.
Wasabi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wasabi is rocked!
Graziossi taking a breather here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wasabi is looking to regain half guard here but Graziossi keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Graziossi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Graziossi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wasabi to see if he's OK.
Graziossi taking a breather here.
Graziossi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Graziossi working the ground and pound from side control.
Graziossi is staying tight to Wasabi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref stands the fighters back up. vincenzo Graziossi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Graziossi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wasabi counters by clinching up.
Graziossi tries to score a body lock takedown but Wasabi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graziossi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ezra Wasabi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of vincenzo Graziossi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graziossi wants a takedown but no success here.
Graziossi looking for a takedown.
Graziossi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Graziossi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wasabi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Graziossi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Wasabi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Graziossi yanks on the arm and Wasabi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Graziossi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). vincenzo Graziossi!
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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
RATING
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