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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otis Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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157 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otis Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jenkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lawler!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jenkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lawler tries to improve position but can't.
Jenkins wants to control but Lawler is keeping him busy.
Jenkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jenkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lawler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lawler is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler stops Jenkins from passing to mount.
Jenkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawler, who protects the arm well.
Jenkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawler, who protects the arm well.
Jenkins tries to move to mount but Lawler blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Lawler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jenkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jenkins is looking to take a break and control but Lawler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawler, who protects the arm well.
Jenkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jenkins throws an elbow but Lawler slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jenkins is trying to get an arm triangle but Lawler is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lawler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jenkins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lawler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've been hearing good reports from Jenkins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jenkins has hold of Lawler's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lawler seems comfortable defending it but Jenkins has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lawler is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lawler is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jenkins couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Otis Jenkins!
A less than humble Otis Jenkins misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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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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