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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fagg Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Haj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahmad Haj has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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158 lbs
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170 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fagg Bag! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahmad Haj! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Haj pushes Bag up against the cage in a clinch. Bag avoiding damage as Haj throws knees to the body.
Haj tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bag just stands there and leans against the cage. Bag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fagg Bag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haj.
Haj misses with a takedown attempt and Bag counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bag. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Bag controls from within his opponent's guard. Bag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haj swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Haj keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully. Haj looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bag has picked Haj up and slammed him! Haj can't keep hold of the triangle and Bag manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round. Bag passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Haj! Bag working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Bag is working for a guillotine from mount but Haj frees his head quite easily.
Haj wants to hold on but Bag pushes him away. Haj really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bag. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bag goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Haj turns into him and now he's in Bag's guard.
Bag wants to stand up but Haj is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Haj trying to control the position from guard on top but Bag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Haj throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bag works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bag working for a triangle but Haj defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bag wants to sweep here but Haj controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haj defends well. Haj wants to control from the top but Bag keeps moving. Bag managing to control the position. Haj not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ahmad Haj. Haj stuffs the takedown. Haj tries to clinch and Bag counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Haj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Haj wants to control but Bag is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bag passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Haj! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bag takes Haj's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Haj is in trouble. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fagg Bag dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bag gets a double leg takedown into Haj's guard. Bag has gone for a leg lock! Haj slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bag's guard. Fagg Bag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Haj content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bag has locked up a guillotine! Bag's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Haj is holding on here and Bag must be using up a lot of energy. Haj has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bag gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fagg Bag!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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