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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzys Soszynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virtua Fighta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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186 cm
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210 lbs
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190 cm
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219 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzys Soszynski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Virtua Fighta! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Soszynski fails to land the takedown. Soszynski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fighta's waist but Fighta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soszynski off to one side. Soszynski closes the distance and clinches up with Fighta, looking for a takedown. Soszynski pushes Fighta against the cage but Fighta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzys Soszynski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Soszynski misses with a takedown attempt - Fighta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Fighta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soszynski pinned against the cage. Soszynski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Fighta throws a series of punches but Soszynski avoids them all with ease. Soszynski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soszynski lands in his opponent's guard. Soszynski has gone for a leg lock! Fighta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Soszynski's guard. Fighta stopping the sweep attempt from Soszynski. Soszynski is working hard here to advance position. Fighta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round. Soszynski is looking for a triangle but Fighta pushes his legs off easily.
Soszynski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Soszynski keeping moving, preventing Fighta from controlling successfully. Soszynski looking for a sweep. Not yet Soszynski, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Soszynski working for a triangle but Fighta defends it easily.
Soszynski is breathing heavily. Fighta controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Fighta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Fighta controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Fighta preventing the sweep. Soszynski tries to strike from the bottom.
Fighta looking to pass the guard. Soszynski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fighta is one step ahead there. Fighta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soszynski wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Soszynski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Fighta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fighta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Soszynski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Soszynski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Soszynski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fighta turns into him and now he's in Soszynski's guard.
Fighta won't allow Soszynski to sweep him here. Fighta postures up.
Soszynski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Soszynski looking for a triangle here. Fighta is fighting it but it looks tight! Soszynski pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fighta is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Krzys Soszynski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
49% |
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