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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Olympus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cumin Getsum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollo Olympus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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180 cm
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Olympus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cumin Getsum!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Getsum fails to land the takedown.
Olympus tries for a takedown but Getsum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Olympus fails to land the takedown.
Getsum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olympus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Olympus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Getsum fails to land the takedown.
Cumin Getsum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olympus.
Olympus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Getsum avoids it really well and circles away.
Getsum shoots in and drives through. Olympus sprawls well.
Olympus closes the distance and clinches up with Getsum, looking for a takedown. Olympus pushes Getsum against the cage but Getsum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Olympus stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Olympus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Getsum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Olympus content just to control the position here.
Olympus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Olympus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Getsum is looking to escape.
Olympus content just to control the position here.
Getsum is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olympus controlling the pace for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Apollo Olympus just wasn't active enough.
Olympus dives in and grabs Getsum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Getsum pushes down on Olympus's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Getsum as Olympus shoots in.
Olympus shoots in looking for a takedown. Getsum tries to sprawl out of it but Olympus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Getsum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Getsum feints and as Olympus raises his hands in defense, Getsum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Getsum drops back looking for a leg! Olympus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olympus manages to kick Getsum off! Getsum jumps back into Olympus's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Olympus has his feet on Getsum's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Olympus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Getsum is fending him off so far but Olympus persists. Nope, Getsum circles away and we're back to standing.
Getsum leaves Olympus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Olympus shoots in but Getsum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Olympus is breathing heavily.
Getsum leaves Olympus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Getsum shoots in for a takedown but Olympus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olympus shoots for a takedown but Getsum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Getsum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Getsum wants it to stay on the feet.
Getsum closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Getsum is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Olympus is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Getsum wants to finish this one by submission but Olympus is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Getsum.
Getsum goes for an armbar but Olympus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Olympus.
Olympus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Getsum is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Getsum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olympus wants to control from the top but Getsum keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Apollo Olympus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Getsum leaves Olympus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Getsum shoots in looking for a takedown. Olympus tries to sprawl out of it but Getsum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olympus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Getsum has a takedown stuffed.
Olympus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Getsum.
Apollo Olympus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cumin Getsum.
Olympus with a poor takedown
and Getsum counters with a takedown into side control.
Olympus pushes Getsum away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Getsum gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Getsum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Olympus is pushing Getsum's head away, looking to escape. Getsum manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Getsum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Olympus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympus pushes Getsum away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Getsum gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Getsum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olympus, who protects the arm well.
Getsum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Olympus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Getsum tries to advance to mount but Olympus denies him.
What's Olympus going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Getsum tries for a kimura but Olympus is defending well.
Getsum tries for a kimura but Olympus is defending well.
Olympus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Getsum has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Getsum is trying to get an arm triangle but Olympus is defending well.
Olympus tries to escape but Getsum is in control.
You can see the frustration on Olympus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Olympus tries to escape but Getsum is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Getsum thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Getsum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Olympus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Getsum prevents Olympus from escaping the position.
Cumin Getsum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Getsum thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Olympus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Getsum has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Getsum has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Olympus is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Getsum yanks on the arm and Olympus is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Getsum.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cumin Getsum!
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