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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luta Livre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Rally (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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170 cm
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158 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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170 cm
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150 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Luta Livre! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhammad Rally! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Livre tries a head kick but it misses.
Rally shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jab, jab by Livre - just one landing. Rally gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Livre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Danga de danga de dang - Livre scores with a four punch combination! Livre lands a nice shot that snaps Rally's head back.
Rally fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Livre sprawls well initially but Rally persists and gets the takedown into half guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Rally is trying to control. Livre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Livre missing with punches from the bottom.
Rally really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Livre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rally trying to control the action but Livre is working from the bottom. Rally not landing any meaningful shots this time. Livre tries to get to full guard but Rally has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rally wants to control but Livre is keeping him busy. Livre tries to roll over but Rally keeps him under control.
Muhammad Rally has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Rally takes a body punch but keeps moving. Livre lands with a hook. Rally tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Rally shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Livre to counter with a crisp jab. Livre jabs Rally right on the nose. Rally blinks but takes it well. A telegraphed right hand from Rally misses the target. Livre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rally momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Livre. Livre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rally throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Livre's waist but Livre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rally off to one side. Luta Livre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Rally. Livre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Livre wants it to stay on the feet. Livre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rally's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rally tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Livre defends well and Rally ends up having to push Livre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Rally drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Livre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Livre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rally backwards. Livre breaks the clinch.
Muhammad Rally seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rally swings for the body but Livre moves out of range.
Rally is trying hard to land a takedown here. Livre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Livre misses with a wild combination.
Livre throws a good cross that connects.
Livre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rally on his heels. He'll look to pass Rally's guard now, I'm sure. Livre cracks Rally with a solid left hand. Livre forces his way into half guard. Rally trying to control here.
Livre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Livre is nestled in close to Rally, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Livre working Rally over with strikes. Rally looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Livre is looking for a kimura here.
Rally won't allow Livre to pass to mount. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Livre in particular looking to stall. Rally has hold of Livre's hands but Livre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Livre connects with a nice short shot to Rally's temple. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rally is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Livre pulls his head out easily. Livre is trying for a kimura here. Rally looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Livre wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luta Livre! Luta Livre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
55% |
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