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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthmael HardStyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Labonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Labonte is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Way Of The Ring. Arthmael HardStyle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 cm
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270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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189 cm
19
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthmael HardStyle! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Labonte! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Labonte gets the takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The ground and pound from Labonte seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. HardStyle regains half guard there - taking advantage of Labonte's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Labonte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Ground and pound from Labonte. HardStyle is trying to maintain the position but Labonte is very close to passing his half guard. Labonte throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. HardStyle wants to get back to full guard. Labonte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Labonte thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. HardStyle regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Labonte. HardStyle 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. Labonte must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round. HardStyle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Labonte defends well. HardStyle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. HardStyle throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Labonte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Labonte content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because HardStyle has locked up a guillotine! HardStyle's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Labonte is holding on here and HardStyle must be using up a lot of energy. Labonte has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! HardStyle gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arthmael HardStyle! Arthmael HardStyle spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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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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RATING
42% |
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