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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wade Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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178 cm
25
148 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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167 cm
27
155 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wade Sapp! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Vader! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vader throws a series of punches but Sapp moves out of range. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vader!
Sapp shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vader napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sapp wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vader, who protects the arm well. Sapp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vader keeps working. Vader is looking for a sweep. Sapp is looking to take a break and control but Vader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Vader pushes Sapp away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sapp gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Sapp tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Vader is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Vader prevents Sapp from moving into mount. Sapp has knee on belly and moves into mount. Sapp tries to control but Vader wriggling away. Sapp prevents Vader from getting the reversal.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Sapp looking to control but Vader is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Sapp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Sapp controlling from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Sapp wants to control the pace but Vader is squirming around nicely.
Vader tries to improve his position but Sapp has taken his back! Sapp has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Vader tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sapp pushes Vader away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wade Sapp!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
40% |
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