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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Raw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Rockwell (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Keith Raw!
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, Ken Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Raw napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rockwell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Raw rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rockwell's guard! Nice work there by Raw!
Rockwell wants to get back to his feet but Raw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rockwell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Raw off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Raw shoots in for a takedown but Rockwell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rockwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Raw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raw slips a jab and a cross from Rockwell.
Raw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rockwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rockwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keith Raw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rockwell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Rockwell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Raw is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell unloading with bombs!
Raw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rockwell goes for an armbar but Raw turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Raw.
Rockwell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rockwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raw postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockwell 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.
Raw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in 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!
Raw is looking to work some ground and pound but Rockwell has wrist control.
Raw prevents Rockwell from getting back to his feet.
Raw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raw won't allow Rockwell to sweep him here.
Raw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rockwell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Raw trying to control but Rockwell is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell wants to get back to his feet but Raw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Raw trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raw throws a big right hand that misses.
Rockwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raw content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Raw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raw cracks Rockwell with a solid left hand.
Rockwell wants to stand up but Raw is controlling him.
Raw is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rockwell has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Raw is looking to defend but Rockwell has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Raw! Rockwell pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Raw taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ken Rockwell!
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