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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuba Boulwiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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275 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm
26
245 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuba Boulwiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Christopher Rios!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boulwiha.
Boulwiha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boulwiha feints and as Rios raises his hands in defense, Boulwiha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boulwiha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boulwiha wants to control from the top but Rios keeps moving.
Boulwiha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rios is keeping the position for now.
Boulwiha forces his way into half guard.
Rios is trying to maintain the position but Boulwiha is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulwiha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boulwiha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rios defends it well.
Boulwiha is pressing down on Rios's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rios is holding on for now.
Boulwiha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha wants to free his trapped foot but Rios is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rios is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rios trying to control but Boulwiha postures up.
Boulwiha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rios has hold of Boulwiha's hands but Boulwiha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boulwiha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boulwiha is thwarting Rios's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boulwiha.
Boulwiha is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rios is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuba Boulwiha!
In his post fight interview, Yuba Boulwiha started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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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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