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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rod Bayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efran Zenofeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Efran Zenofeli looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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200 cm
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266 lbs
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189 cm
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rod Bayer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Efran Zenofeli! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zenofeli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bayer but Bayer pushes him off and we're back to square one. Zenofeli looks to land a left hand but Bayer moved out of range nicely. Bayer avoids the body shot from Zenofeli.
Bayer lands with a right hand. Zenofeli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bayer is fending him off so far but Zenofeli persists. Nope, Bayer circles away and we're back to standing. Bayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Zenofeli tries to roll over but Bayer keeps him under control. It looks like Bayer is going to stand back up.
Zenofeli wants to get back to his feet. Zenofeli is pressing down on Bayer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Zenofeli wants to sweep here but Bayer controlling him for the moment. Zenofeli looks gassed! Bayer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round. Bayer scores a takedown into full mount! Bayer is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. Zenofeli is trying to stand. Bayer wants to stand but Bayer is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Bayer controlling from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zenofeli can't escape the position.
Bayer content just to control the position here. Zenofeli can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zenofeli is looking to escape. Bayer avoids the attempt from Zenofeli to control. Zenofeli tries to reverse the position but Bayer maintains control. Bayer is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Nice jab there from Bayer. Nice straight punches there by Bayer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bayer. Bayer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zenofeli at a distance.
Bayer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. The fighters circle momentarily. Bayer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bayer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Zenofeli controlling the position for now. Zenofeli is trying to maintain the position but Bayer is very close to passing his half guard. Zenofeli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bayer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zenofeli regains full guard. Nicely done. Bayer won't allow Zenofeli to get back to his feet. Bayer wants to stand but Zenofeli is controlling his posture from full guard. Zenofeli lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bayer! Bayer has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever. Zenofeli lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Zenofeli.
Zenofeli lands shots from the back. Zenofeli lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bayer.
Bayer prevents Zenofeli from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zenofeli is punishing Bayer with strikes - can he finish him?! Bayer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zenofeli. Zenofeli looking for the RNC. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zenofeli's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bayer is trying to stand back up. Bayer staying busy and making it hard for Zenofeli to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zenofeli has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bayer's body.
Bayer won't enjoy being in this position. Zenofeli looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Bayer is tapping - it's over boys! Zenofeli picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Efran Zenofeli!
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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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