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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Putra Rajasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Barbu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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189 cm
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178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Putra Rajasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Barbu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbu clinches with his opponent.
Rajasa wants to take the fight to the mat but Barbu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barbu is stalling here.
Rajasa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barbu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Barbu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barbu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rajasa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rajasa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rajasa!
Barbu is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbu prevents Rajasa from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajasa wants to control but Barbu is keeping him busy.
Barbu is looking to reverse the position.
Rajasa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rajasa is working Barbu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barbu tries to bench press Rajasa off him but Rajasa keeps the position.
Rajasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbu keeps working.
Barbu sneaks back into half guard.
Barbu gets full guard.
Barbu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rajasa defends it easily.
Barbu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rajasa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rajasa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rajasa throwing strikes from guard but Barbu blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajasa wants to stand and escape but instead Barbu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rajasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbu drops back looking for a leg! Rajasa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rajasa manages to kick Barbu off! Barbu jumps back into Rajasa's guard.
Barbu trying to control but Rajasa is working from the bottom.
Barbu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rajasa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rajasa has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajasa is posturing up here but Barbu has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rajasa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rajasa has to tap! Slick submission there by Barbu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benjamin Barbu!
Our winner, Benjamin Barbu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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