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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Germain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tzvetvan Todorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Daniel Germain has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Germain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tzvetvan Todorov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germain misses with a wild combination.
Germain wants to clinch up but Todorov keeps it at a distance.
Germain tries to clinch but Todorov moves out of range.
Germain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Todorov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Todorov.
Germain throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Todorov scoring with some ground and pound.
Germain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Todorov manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germain throws a big right hand that misses.
Germain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Germain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Germain has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Germain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Germain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todorov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Germain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Todorov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Todorov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todorov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Germain down.
Germain is not content to let Todorov control the position.
Germain wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Todorov looks up at the clock and then as Germain takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Todorov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Todorov landing strikes.
Todorov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Todorov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Germain down.
Germain gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Germain on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Todorov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Germain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Todorov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todorov winds up and cracks Germain with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Germain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Germain is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todorov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Todorov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Todorov connects with a nice short shot to Germain's temple.
Germain tries to get to full guard but Todorov has control of the leg.
Todorov trying to control from half guard but Germain is working away.
Germain gets full guard.
Germain trying to strike off his back.
Todorov working some strikes from top position.
Germain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Germain has his foot on Todorov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todorov works his way back into a safe position though.
Todorov trying to control but Germain is working from the bottom.
Todorov is in close to Germain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todorov scoring with some ground and pound.
Todorov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Todorov postures up and lands a big shot to Germain's brow.
Todorov trying to control but Germain is working from the bottom.
Germain wants to stand but Todorov is controlling the position.
Germain has momentary wrist control but Todorov slips an elbow through the middle.
Germain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Todorov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Todorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Germain is retaining full guard.
Germain has momentary wrist control but Todorov slips an elbow through the middle.
Todorov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Todorov connects with a couple of short punches.
Todorov working some strikes from top position.
Todorov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Todorov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Todorov is working Germain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Todorov is in close to Germain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Todorov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorov landing with the ground and pound.
Todorov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Germain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todorov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Todorov chips away with some ground and pound.
Germain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Todorov works over Germain with some ground and pound from guard.
Todorov wants to pass the guard but Germain is keeping the position.
Germain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Todorov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Todorov forces his way into half guard.
Germain wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tzvetvan Todorov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Germain tries to clinch up but Todorov circles away and keeps his distance.
Germain gets caught napping as Todorov dives in and scores a takedown. Germain manages to retain guard.
Todorov landing some decent shots from guard.
Todorov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Germain's head.
Todorov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Germain to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Todorov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Germain pulls down on the head and he's put Todorov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Germain!
A relieved looking Daniel Germain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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