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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Markko Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Voss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 cm
25
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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177 cm
23
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Markko Lesnar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Voss! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Voss doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Voss won't be happy with that. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Voss is looking for a sweep. Lesnar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Lesnar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Lesnar wants to control but Voss is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Voss is trying to improve his position. Lesnar trying to control the action but Voss is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Markko Lesnar wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Lesnar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Lesnar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Voss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Voss looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Lesnar content to control rather than advance. Voss is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Voss trying to control but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lesnar stalling. Voss is looking for a sweep. Lesnar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Voss is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Voss taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard. Lesnar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Voss is not content to let Lesnar control the position. Lesnar lands strikes from half guard. Voss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar. Lesnar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Voss actively working from the bottom here. Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Voss is not content to let Lesnar control the position. Voss tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lesnar is stalling here. Voss is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lesnar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Voss has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Lesnar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Voss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Lesnar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markko Lesnar dominated that round. That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Voss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lesnar swivels and escapes. Voss misses with a takedown and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Voss won't be happy with that. Lesnar trying to control the position but Voss is working away. Lesnar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Voss sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Voss regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lesnar's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Voss avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar. Voss trying to control but Lesnar postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lesnar in particular looking to stall. Voss is trying to control but can't.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Voss is having none of it. Voss looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Lesnar prevents Voss from improving his position. Voss is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lesnar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Voss is staying active underneath Lesnar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Markko Lesnar wasn't doing enough on the ground. Lesnar shoots in but Voss avoids the takedown attempt easily. Voss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Markko Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Voss. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Voss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Voss is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Voss regains full guard. Nicely done. Lesnar trying to control but Voss is working from the bottom. Lesnar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Voss is keeping the position. Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lesnar trying to control but Voss is working from the bottom. Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss. Lesnar has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Voss to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lesnar is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Voss pulls down on the head and he's put Lesnar to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scott Voss!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
31% |
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