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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Stram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madison kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm in love with a stripper. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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175 cm
29
155 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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185 cm
25
168 lbs
8 - 14 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Madison! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taylor Stram! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stram doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Madison to counter with a crisp jab. Stram has his takedown stuffed and Madison counters with a two punch combo. Stram shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Madison counters with a right hand to the body. Jack Madison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Stram. Stram gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Madison counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Stram throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Madison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stram is in Madison's guard. Madison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Madison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stram. Stram content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Stram stopping the sweep attempt from Madison.
That's one minute gone in the round. Madison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stram defends well. Stram stopping the sweep attempt from Madison. Stram with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Stram looking to pass the guard. Stram in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Stram has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Stram throwing strikes from guard but Madison blocks nicely. Stram scoring with punches to the head and body. Stram working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Madison's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stram postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Stram looking to pass the guard. Madison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Madison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Madison trying to keep a closed guard but Stram is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stram is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Stram thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Stram won't allow Madison to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stram has gone for a leg lock! Madison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stram's guard. Stram controls Madison momentarily but Madison frees himself. Madison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Stram pushes a forearm under Madison's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Madison is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taylor Stram!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
45% |
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