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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 cm
33
180 lbs
18 - 16 - 2 |
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190 cm
26
170 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power |
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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
18 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Oliver Strong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Del Rio! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strong, as that shot connected.
Del Rio fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Del Rio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Del Rio fails with a takedown attempt. Del Rio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strong as he jumps to the side. Oliver Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Del Rio. Del Rio shoots in for a double leg but Strong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Del Rio darts in trying to clinch and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Del Rio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Strong keeps the fight on the outside. Strong jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Del Rio shoots in for a double leg but Strong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Strong misses with a body shot.
Del Rio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Del Rio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Strong connects with a jab. Excellent takedown into side control there by Del Rio. Strong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Del Rio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Del Rio looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Strong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strong. Strong trying to control the position.
Strong tries to land a sweep but no joy. Strong pushes a forearm under Del Rio's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Del Rio is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oliver Strong! After winning the bout, Oliver Strong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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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
61% |
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