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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mibon Rapthlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mibon Rapthlaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Orton!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapthlaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rapthlaka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rapthlaka lands in his opponent's guard.
Rapthlaka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rapthlaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Orton trying to hold on to Rapthlaka's head to control him but Rapthlaka postures up.
Orton punching from the bottom.
Rapthlaka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orton defends it well.
Orton trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapthlaka stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Orton throws a leg kick but Rapthlaka moved away.
Rapthlaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rapthlaka as he jumps to the side.
Orton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rapthlaka tries to avoid it but Orton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rapthlaka to the ground. Rapthlaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rapthlaka wants to clinch
and Orton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rapthlaka goes for a takedown attempt but Orton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rapthlaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orton as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton leaves Rapthlaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mibon Rapthlaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rapthlaka shoots in but Orton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rapthlaka looks to land a body kick but Orton moved away.
Orton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rapthlaka enables Orton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rapthlaka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapthlaka keeping moving, preventing Orton from controlling successfully.
Rapthlaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rapthlaka is breathing heavily.
Orton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rapthlaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rapthlaka.
Rapthlaka thows a body shot but no joy.
Orton lands with a shot to the body.
Orton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orton.
Orton misses with a takedown
and Rapthlaka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapthlaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rapthlaka forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapthlaka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Orton is not content to let Rapthlaka control the position.
Rapthlaka is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Orton!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rapthlaka has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Orton doesn't defend quickly enough and Rapthlaka has managed to lock this one up! Can Orton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rapthlaka on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mibon Rapthlaka!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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