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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Antonise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Ellenberger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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173 cm
27
160 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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173 cm
20
169 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Antonise! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Ellenberger! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Antonise connects with a body shot that sends Ellenberger's belly button to the back. Ellenberger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Ellenberger misses with a head shot. Antonise uses the momentum to regain guard. Antonise looking for a sweep. Not yet Antonise, not yet. Ellenberger wants to control from the top but Antonise keeps moving. Ellenberger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Antonise wants to stand and escape but Ellenberger is having none of it. Ellenberger wants to control from the top but Antonise keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ellenberger looking to improve position, pressing down on Antonise's thigh with his hand. Antonise seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Ellenberger paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Ellenberger's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Antonise picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Antonise! A relieved looking Simon Antonise thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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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