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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Issa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chaz Gill (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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185 cm
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205 lbs
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225 cm
18
205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ali Issa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chaz Gill! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Issa shoots in for a takedown but Gill shows good takedown defense. Gill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gill wants it to stay on the feet. Gill plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Gill misses with a takedown attempt and Issa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Issa. Issa sitting in guard here, content to control. Issa lands a couple of digs. Gill wants to sweep here but Issa controlling him for the moment. Issa controlling from the top position. Issa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Issa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ali Issa wasn't doing enough on the ground. Gill punishes Issa's body with a nice straight punch. Gill scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Gill is thwarting Issa's attempts to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gill tries to stand but can't do so whilst Issa controls his leg. Issa wants to get back to his feet.
Gill working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Issa is trying to stand up here but Gill is controlling him well. Issa wants to get back to full guard. Issa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gill is working away from the top position though. Issa has his hands clasped together around Gill's back. He's all about the action. Gill is trying to control the action in half guard but Issa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Issa keeping hold of Gill's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali Issa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Gill lands a head kick. Issa smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Issa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. You can see the frustration on Gill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Gill managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Issa.
Gill struggling a bit here. Gill tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Issa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Issa scoring with strikes but Gill is staying in there. Gill tries to hold on but Issa postures up. Issa trying to control but he's not successful this time. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gill is trying to control the position here but Issa swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Issa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Issa!
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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
46% |
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