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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fadi Rymad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rymad comes to the cage accompanied by The Beast. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fadi Rymad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffrey Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rymad shoots in looking for a takedown but Chambers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rymad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rymad shoots in for a takedown but Chambers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rymad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chambers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rymad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rymad fails with the takedown
so Chambers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fadi Rymad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rymad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chambers has passed into half guard!
Chambers is trying to control the action in half guard but Rymad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chambers wants to work for an arm triangle but Rymad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chambers lands strikes from half guard.
Chambers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chambers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chambers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chambers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chambers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chambers connects with a nice short shot to Rymad's temple.
Chambers wants to work for an arm triangle but Rymad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rymad is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chambers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chambers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rymad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chambers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chambers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chambers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rymad's head.
Rymad missing with punches from the bottom.
Chambers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chambers lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers slips a nice elbow through Rymad's hands, connecting with Rymad's forehead.
Chambers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rymad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chambers.
Chambers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chambers lands with a punch from half guard.
Chambers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chambers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chambers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rymad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chambers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rymad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chambers.
Chambers is looking for a kimura but Rymad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chambers to get the leverage.
Chambers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rymad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rymad is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chambers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rymad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chambers on the ground.
Rymad tries to get to full guard but Chambers has control of the leg.
Rymad has hold of Chambers's hands but Chambers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chambers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rymad sees it coming and defends easily.
Rymad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Chambers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chambers shoots in looking for a takedown but Rymad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chambers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rymad shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rymad was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chambers is desperately trying to improve his position but Rymad has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers blocking the ground and pound.
Chambers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Chambers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chambers wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Rymad doesn't have the hooks in and Chambers manages to turn into his guard.
Rymad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chambers has picked Rymad up and slammed him! Rymad can't keep hold of the triangle and Chambers manages to pass to side control!
Chambers is trying to get an arm triangle but Rymad is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers wants to control but Rymad is keeping him busy.
Chambers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chambers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rymad to see if he's OK.
Chambers taking a breather here.
Chambers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rymad to see if he's OK.
Rymad takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chambers scoring with punches from side control.
Rymad is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rymad has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chambers but great work by Rymad.
Chambers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rymad off and has taken his back!
Rymad tries to roll but Chambers sticks to his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rymad is taking damage to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chambers connects with a big shot to the side of Rymad's head.
Rymad trying to control the action but Chambers just sinks the hooks in.
Chambers lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rymad.
Chambers punches Rymad on the ear.
Rymad is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chambers gets his way!
Chambers landing with strikes.
Jeffrey Chambers has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rymad is covering up but some of the strikes from Chambers are getting through and doing damage.
Chambers is cranking Rymad's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Rymad! He's tightened the choke and Rymad is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeffrey Chambers!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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