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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Sito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sito kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DMX - What's my name?. Qasi has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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151 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
19
166 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Sito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Qasi.
Qasi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Qasi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Qasi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Qasi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sito is looking to regain half guard here but Qasi keeps moving and retains side control.
Sito avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Qasi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sito is pushing Qasi's head away, looking to escape. Qasi manages to hold on to the position though.
Qasi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sito, who protects the arm well.
Sito tries to buck Qasi off but Qasi is having none of it.
Qasi looking to control but instead Sito has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sito wants to control but Qasi is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qasi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sito sees it coming and defends easily.
Qasi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Qasi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Qasi is working for a kimura but Sito is defending it quite comfortably.
Qasi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sito has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sito trying to hold on to Qasi's head to control him but Qasi postures up.
Qasi seems to be working for a kimura but Sito defends the submission attempt.
Sito on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sito tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to pass to full mount but Sito defends it.
Qasi seems to be working for a kimura but Sito defends the submission attempt.
Qasi is working for a submission of some sort.
Qasi seems to be working for a kimura but Sito defends the submission attempt.
Qasi 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Qasi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sito controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sito's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Qasi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sito. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qasi shoots in looking for a takedown but Sito manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Qasi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Qasi scores with a jab.
Qasi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Qasi shoots in looking for a takedown. Sito tries to sprawl out of it but Qasi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Qasi shoots for a double leg takedown but Sito sprawls well. He's pushed Qasi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robert Sito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azar Qasi.
An inside leg kick lands from Sito.
Qasi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Azar Qasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Qasi misses with a hook. Sito ducked under it nicely.
Qasi fails with the takedown.
Qasi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Qasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sito gets caught flat footed, as Qasi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Qasi passes into half guard.
Sito is trying to get back to full guard.
Sito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sito is retaining full guard.
Qasi drops back looking for a leg! Sito is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sito manages to kick Qasi off! Qasi jumps back into Sito's guard.
Sito is trying to keep Qasi in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Qasi on the ground.
Qasi stops Sito from standing up.
Qasi trying to control but Sito is working from the bottom.
Sito pulls Qasi in to control the position.
Qasi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Qasi has Sito in his guard.
Qasi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi keeping full guard, as Sito tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qasi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sito should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Qasi has tightened it up now! Sito should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Azar Qasi!
A relieved looking Azar Qasi 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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