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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmett Valencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emmett Valencia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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197 cm
20
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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195 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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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 London, Emmett Valencia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Michaels! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A momentary lapse in concentration from Valencia enables Michaels to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Valencia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Valencia is trying to keep Michaels in close.
Valencia keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Valencia working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Michaels has passed into half guard!
Michaels not landing any meaningful shots this time. Michaels looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Michaels is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Michaels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valencia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Michaels is pressing down on Valencia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valencia is holding on for now. Michaels wants to control but Valencia is keeping him busy. Valencia wants to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Valencia wants to get back to full guard. Valencia gets full guard. Michaels stops Valencia from standing up. Valencia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Michaels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Michaels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valencia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michaels has managed to get both his arms back between Valencia's legs - danger averted. Valencia is looking for a triangle but Michaels pushes his legs off easily.
Michaels throws a big elbow that misses. Valencia pushes a forearm under Michaels's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Michaels is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emmett Valencia!
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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
51% |
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