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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Sarnoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Ho! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stan Sarnoso! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ho throws a head kick that misses. Ho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ho wants it to stay on the feet. Sarnoso fails to land the takedown. Sarnoso fails to land the takedown. Jimmy Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Sarnoso. Sarnoso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ho counters with a nice uppercut. Ho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sarnoso shoots in for a double leg but Ho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ho clinches up against the cage. Ho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ho breaks the clinch.
Sarnoso will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Sarnoso looks winded! Ho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sarnoso as he jumps to the side. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ho is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sarnoso closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ho quickly recovers to half guard. Sarnoso thows a huge punch but Ho dodges it nicely.
Sarnoso is working for a submission of some sort.
Sarnoso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarnoso. Sarnoso prevents Ho from improving his position. Sarnoso prevents Ho from standing back up.
Ho is looking to improve his position.
Ho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sarnoso throwing shots but Ho is blocking nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sarnoso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ho regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sarnoso. Sarnoso drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sarnoso has Ho in his guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sarnoso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ho is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ho wants to control from the top but Sarnoso keeps moving.
Jimmy Ho has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Sarnoso looks for a takedown but Ho sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Sarnoso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ho counters by moving into the clinch. Ho wants to take the fight to the mat but Sarnoso manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Ho manages to break the clinch.
Sarnoso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ho is trying to defend but Sarnoso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Sarnoso seems to be looking for submissions.
Sarnoso throws a strike but Ho avoids it easily and moves to full guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sarnoso throws a strike but Ho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Ho could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Sarnoso scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stan Sarnoso will probably get the nod. That's time! Ho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sarnoso fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ho throws a leg kick but Sarnoso checks it. Ho goes for a double leg but Sarnoso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sarnoso continues to drive forward. Ho breaks the clinch.
Sarnoso fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
Ho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sarnoso.
Ho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sarnoso.
Sarnoso misses with a combination
and Ho counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Sarnoso is breathing heavily. Sarnoso swinging wildly here.
Ho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sarnoso as he avoids it easily. Ho tries to clinch there but Sarnoso circles away.
Sarnoso fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jimmy Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Sarnoso.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sarnoso throws a nice looking combination but Ho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ho leaves Sarnoso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Sarnoso blocks a low kick nicely. Ho throws a head kick that misses. Ho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sarnoso sprawls well. Sarnoso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ho gets slowly back to his feet. Sarnoso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ho as he avoids it easily. Ho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sarnoso takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Sarnoso moves out of range as Ho throws a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Ho. No joy for Sarnoso on that attempt. Sarnoso avoids the head kick by Ho.
Sarnoso fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ho to the ground. Sarnoso is now in Ho's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sarnoso cracks Ho with a solid left hand. Sarnoso drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ho! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sarnoso is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Ho trying to control the position but Sarnoso is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ho prevents Sarnoso from escaping the position. Sarnoso explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! No luck for Ho with that takedown attempt. Sarnoso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ho sprawls well initially but Sarnoso persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Sarnoso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarnoso. Ho is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarnoso.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sarnoso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sarnoso. Sarnoso seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ho is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stan Sarnoso!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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