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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Clinton (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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196 cm
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276 lbs
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195 cm
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 New York, Wayne Edwards! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Clinton! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Clinton looks to throw a body kick enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab. Clinton throws a head kick that misses and Edwards counters with a straight right hand. Clinton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edwards. Clinton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edwards as he jumps to the side. Edwards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clinton. A head kick misses from Clinton. Bill Clinton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Clinton looks for the body kick but Edwards saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clinton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center. Clinton shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Wayne Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Clinton. Clinton moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off. Clinton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Clinton closes the distance looking to clinch and Edwards counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Clinton! Edwards has hold of Clinton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Clinton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Edwards wants to finish this one by submission but Clinton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Edwards. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Edwards working for a submission but Clinton is keeping him at bay. This has been an exciting period of action! Edwards is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Clinton is surviving well by controlling Edwards's body position as best he can. Edwards manages to capitalize on a mistake by Clinton to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clinton tries to break free.
Edwards is cranking Clinton's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Clinton! He's tightened the choke and Clinton is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wayne Edwards!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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