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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nawal Chekhemani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahatmha Ganthi (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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170 cm
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210 lbs
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170 cm
19
200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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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 New York, Nawal Chekhemani! 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, Mahatmha Ganthi! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ganthi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chekhemani to the ground. Ganthi is now in Chekhemani's guard. Chekhemani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ganthi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ganthi wants to control from the top but Chekhemani keeps moving. Ganthi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chekhemani kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Chekhemani looking to control.
Ganthi trying to control but Chekhemani is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mahatmha Ganthi was stalling too much, according to the referee. Chekhemani tries to clinch up and Ganthi counters with a nice leg kick. Ganthi darts in and clinches Chekhemani up against the cage. Ganthi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ganthi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ganthi working a defensive guard here.
Chekhemani advances to half guard. Ganthi tries to get to full guard but Chekhemani has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chekhemani controlling the pace. Chekhemani is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Ganthi tries to hold on but Chekhemani postures up. Chekhemani has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Ganthi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nawal Chekhemani!
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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
44% |
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