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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Berzins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzins looking to score a takedown here. Blake is defending well but Berzins drives through and ends up in Blake's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berzins is aware though and is defending well.
Berzins is looking to pass into half guard but Blake pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Blake is in guard.
Blake passes into half guard.
Berzins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blake is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berzins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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!
Blake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berzins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berzins has escaped and now he's on top!
Berzins wants to pass the guard but Blake is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berzins's guard.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berzins is keeping the position for now.
Blake preventing the sweep.
Blake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blake throws an elbow that misses. Berzins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blake's guard. Nice move by Berzins!
Berzins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berzins has managed to get both his arms back between Blake's legs - danger averted.
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blake keeping full guard, as Berzins tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Berzins trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzins is posturing up here but Blake has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Berzins tries to roll out but it's too tight and Berzins has to tap! Slick submission there by Blake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Blake!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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