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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master Yi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Ulrich (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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177 cm
26
178 lbs
6 - 1 - 1 |
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183 cm
25
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Yi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Ulrich! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horrible takedown by Ulrich or perhaps it was just good defense by Yi which made him look bad. Yi throws a nice outside leg kick. Ulrich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ulrich somewhat. Yi throws a quick inside leg kick. Yi thuds his right hand into Ulrich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Ulrich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Ulrich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yi is doing well to control the position and prevent Ulrich from advancing to side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ulrich wants to work for an arm triangle but Yi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yi wants to control but Ulrich is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yi wants to get back to full guard. Yi trying to hold on to Ulrich's head to control him but Ulrich postures up.
Ulrich is working for a submission of some sort.
Ulrich is looking for a kimura here.
Ulrich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ulrich is looking for a kimura here.
Yi tries to roll over but Ulrich keeps him under control. Ulrich is looking for a kimura but Yi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ulrich to get the leverage. Ulrich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ulrich. Ulrich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ulrich.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yi is trying to control but can't.
Ulrich wants to work for an arm triangle but Yi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ulrich wants to control but Yi is keeping him busy. Ulrich maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Yi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ulrich has cracked it and Yi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ulrich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Ulrich!
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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
33% |
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