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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Roman Riquelme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jeff duynham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Roman Riquelme could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to jeff duynham's chin.
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225 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Roman Riquelme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, jeff duynham!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
duynham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riquelme tries to close the distance and clinch but duynham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
duynham misses with a hook.
Riquelme is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice cross by duynham.
duynham misses with a hook. Riquelme ducked under it nicely.
duynham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riquelme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for duynham.
jeff duynham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riquelme gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riquelme has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. duynham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Riquelme has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. duynham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Riquelme tries to score a body lock takedown but duynham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Roman Riquelme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from duynham fails to land.
Riquelme wants the takedown. duynham is fighting it off but Riquelme persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in duynham's guard against the cage.
duynham is trying to keep Riquelme in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riquelme looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riquelme sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed duynham's guard.
Riquelme tries to pass to full mount but duynham defends it.
Riquelme not doing much here.
Riquelme wants to take a breather but duynham is having none of it.
Riquelme uses his free foot to push down on duynham's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for duynham.
duynham tries to lock up and control but Riquelme gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riquelme mounts duynham! Really nice guard pass there!
Riquelme working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Riquelme moves to the back position.
Riquelme tries to keep control of the position but duynham is staying busy.
Riquelme is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. duynham knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften duynham for a finish.
duynham is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
duynham looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Riquelme is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. duynham defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Riquelme is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged duynham with him. duynham is trying to defend but Riquelme has an arm under the chin now! duynham grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juan Roman Riquelme!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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