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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Vinyard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koch comes into the arena with Cradle to Grave - Beheaded in Paris blaring out of the sound system. Vinyard has chosen Here Comes The Pain as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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185 cm
29
194 lbs
20 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Koch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Vinyard!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Vinyard misses.
Vinyard takes a swing at Koch's ribcage but misses.
Koch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koch looking to score a takedown here. Vinyard is defending well but Koch drives through and ends up in Vinyard's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Koch looking to pass the guard.
Vinyard is trying to control the position but Koch postures up.
Koch landing with the ground and pound.
Koch passes Vinyard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koch stops Vinyard from getting back to his feet.
Vinyard trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Koch with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koch avoids the attempt from Vinyard to control.
Koch with the ground and pound from mount.
Koch working Vinyard over with strikes here.
Koch goes for an armbar but Vinyard turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vinyard.
Koch pushes a forearm under Vinyard's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vinyard is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Koch!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
71% |
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