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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mashrafe Mortaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew The Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mashrafe Mortaza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
26
168 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mashrafe Mortaza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mathew The Devil!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Devil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mortaza tries to avoid it but The Devil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mortaza to the ground. Mortaza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mortaza shoots in for a double leg but The Devil sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mortaza closes the distance and clinches up with The Devil, looking for a takedown. Mortaza pushes The Devil against the cage but The Devil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Devil avoids the body shot from Mortaza.
Mortaza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Devil is fending him off so far but Mortaza persists. Nope, The Devil circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mashrafe Mortaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mortaza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Devil did well to prevent Mortaza getting side control.
Mortaza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mortaza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mortaza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Devil wants to improve his position but Mortaza is controlling well.
The Devil is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Devil might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mortaza haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mortaza tries to pass to full mount but The Devil defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Mortaza's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mortaza trying to control from half guard but The Devil is working away.
The Devil actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Devil trying to hold on to Mortaza's head to control him but Mortaza postures up.
The Devil is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mortaza is staying active.
The Devil looking for submissions off his back.
The Devil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mortaza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Devil defends it well.
Mortaza is looking to take a break and control but The Devil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Devil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two 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.
The Devil wants to control but Mortaza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Devil is in trouble now - Mortaza has advanced to mount!
Mortaza looking to ground and pound but The Devil is blocking nicely.
The Devil tries to reverse the position but Mortaza maintains control.
Mortaza thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mortaza is trying to control here but The Devil has managed to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mortaza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Devil is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Devil is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mortaza pulls his head out easily.
Mortaza passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mortaza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Devil is surviving well by controlling Mortaza's body position as best he can.
Mortaza avoids the attempt from The Devil to control.
Mortaza is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But The Devil has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from The Devil!
Mortaza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mortaza looking to control but The Devil passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Devil is trying to work for a kimura but Mortaza is defending well.
The Devil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mortaza keeps working.
Mortaza wants to get back to full guard.
The Devil tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mortaza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Devil throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mortaza to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mashrafe Mortaza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mortaza fails to land the takedown.
Mortaza fails with a takedown attempt.
The Devil takes a swing at Mortaza's ribcage but misses.
Mortaza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mashrafe Mortaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mortaza shoots for a double leg takedown but The Devil sprawls well. He's pushed Mortaza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mortaza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mortaza is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from The Devil as he works his way to full guard.
Mortaza wants to pass the guard but The Devil is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Devil has Mortaza pulled in close to control his posture.
The Devil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mortaza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Devil can do to turn this around?
The Devil looking for a sweep. Not yet The Devil, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Devil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mortaza defends well.
Mortaza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mortaza is pushing down on The Devil's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Devil is fighting to maintain full guard but Mortaza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mortaza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Devil sees it coming and defends easily.
The Devil is trying to maintain the position but Mortaza is very close to passing his half guard.
Mortaza trying to control from The Devil's half guard. The Devil has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mortaza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Devil working for a triangle but Mortaza defends it easily.
Mortaza wants to pass the guard but The Devil is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortaza is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but The Devil has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mortaza is looking to defend but The Devil has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mortaza! The Devil pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mortaza taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mathew The Devil!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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