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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Die MTF (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rawls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Die MTF!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rawls!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawls shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MTF will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MTF has his foot on Rawls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rawls works his way back into a safe position though.
MTF trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rawls trying to control the position from guard on top but MTF is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rawls tries to free his leg and advance position but MTF is retaining full guard.
MTF is looking for a triangle but Rawls pushes his legs off easily.
Rawls trying to control the position from guard on top but MTF is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
MTF really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rawls advances to full mount.
MTF tries to hold on but Rawls pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MTF looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I really don't envy MTF right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rawls's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rawls patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
MTF rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MTF is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rawls pulls his head out easily.
Rawls looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rawls passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for MTF!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MTF is looking to get to half guard.
MTF slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
MTF punching from the bottom.
MTF is trying to control but can't.
MTF is breathing heavily.
Rawls trying to mount his opponent but MTF defends it.
MTF is not content to let Rawls control the position.
Rawls wants to pass to mount but MTF is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawls is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, MTF has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. MTF manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MTF looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawls is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
MTF scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MTF gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rawls counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in MTF's guard now.
MTF is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rawls forces his way into half guard.
Rawls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MTF does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawls works his way into full mount!
Rawls is working for a guillotine from mount but MTF frees his head quite easily.
Rawls moves to take his opponent's back.
MTF wants to escape the position.
MTF is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MTF tries to escape but Rawls has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rawls looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rawls dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No joy there for MTF, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MTF shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rawls counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MTF wants to control but Rawls is keeping busy.
Rawls seems to be looking for submissions.
Rawls trying to mount his opponent but MTF defends it.
MTF is defending against the submission attempts here by Rawls.
John Rawls has got the better of the ground game so far.
MTF is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rawls pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rawls trying to control the action but MTF is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MTF wants to get back to full guard.
Rawls is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MTF defends it well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rawls gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MTF counters with a shoot takedown. Rawls fights it but they end up in guard.
MTF chips away with some ground and pound.
MTF postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rawls is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of MTF, into his guard.
MTF is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rawls postures up.
Rawls drops back looking for a leg! MTF is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MTF manages to kick Rawls off! Rawls jumps back into MTF's guard.
MTF is controlling Rawls's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawls tries to free his leg and advance position but MTF is retaining full guard.
MTF looking for a guillotine here but Rawls defends easily.
Rawls is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rawls trying to control the position from guard on top but MTF is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MTF throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rawls looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MTF bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rawls's guard.
MTF trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MTFis looking to pass into half guard but Rawls pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rawls is in guard.
MTF trying to control the position.
MTF looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MTF looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rawls wants to control from the top but MTF keeps moving.
MTF looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rawls closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MTF to the mat! MTF manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MTF has his foot on Rawls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rawls works his way back into a safe position though.
MTF keeping moving, preventing Rawls from controlling successfully.
MTF isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rawls stacks MTF on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rawls!
MTF is trying to get back to half guard.
Rawls tries to move into full mount but can't pass MTF's legs.
MTF manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rawls is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MTF defends it well.
MTF is pressing down on Rawls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MTF wants to sweep here but Rawls controlling him for the moment.
Rawls trying to control but MTF is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Rawls will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from MTF.
MTF throws a right and a left that Rawls avoids nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MTF.
MTF bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rawls sneaks back into half guard.
Rawls moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rawls had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. MTF is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rawls Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take MTF's back instead.
Rawls trying to control.
Rawls is hanging on to MTF's back as he tries to escape.
Rawls has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rawls working for a choke but MTF is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MTF is trying to break free.
MTF breaks Rawls's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
MTF pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rawls is keeping the position for now.
Rawls throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! MTF escapes and throws Rawls's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rawls is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MTF prevents Rawls from improving his position.
MTF is looking to advance position but Rawls won't allow it.
MTF passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MTF tries for a kimura but Rawls is defending well.
Rawls struggling a bit here.
MTF is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rawls has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rawls is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MTF off and has taken his back!
Rawls trying to control momentarily.
Rawls is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but MTF has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
MTF rolls, trying to escape but Rawls keeps control of the position.
Rawls is looking for the choke from the back position but MTF is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawls keeps control of the position as MTF tries to break free.
Rawls is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rawls doesn't have the hooks in and MTF manages to turn into his guard.
MTF avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rawls keeping moving, preventing MTF from controlling successfully.
Rawls is trying to keep MTF in close.
Rawls is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MTF trying to control but Rawls is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MTF avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rawls keeping full guard, as MTF tries to pass.
MTF is looking to stand up but Rawls won't let him.
Rawls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MTF doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MTF manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MTF gets to his feet. Rawls looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
MTF fails with the takedown
and Rawls counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for MTF!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MTF tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MTF defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rawls.
MTF swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rawls really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rawls takes a kick to the side of the head.
MTF wants to clinch
and Rawls decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MTF's guard.
Rawls trying to control the position from guard on top but MTF is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MTF is keeping the position for now.
MTF working for a triangle but Rawls defends it easily.
MTF throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rawls sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MTF's guard.
Rawls is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
MTF trying to control but Rawls postures up.
MTF is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rawls pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MTF tries to kick Rawls off but Rawls keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rawls tries to pass the half guard into mount. MTF knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rawls is looking for a kimura but MTF is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rawls to get the leverage.
MTF moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
MTF is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MTF looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MTF trying to control the position.
MTF looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MTF wants to improve his position but instead Rawls has moved into half guard.
MTF trying to control but Rawls postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MTF looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rawls prevents MTF from improving his position.
Rawls is thwarting MTF's attempts to control the position.
Rawls is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MTF is pressing down on Rawls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rawls thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MTF has an active guard here but Rawls has managed to pass into half guard.
Rawls passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawls working for a submission but MTF is keeping him at bay.
Rawls wants to control the pace but MTF is squirming around nicely.
Rawls is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! MTF is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Rawls!
John Rawls is the new light heavyweight champion!
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FIGHT
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