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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teofilo Gavilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Wates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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195 cm
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240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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182 cm
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265 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teofilo Gavilan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gary Wates! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wates moves into the clinch. Wates gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gavilan.
Wates breaks from the clinch.
Wates connects with a leg kick. Gavilan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Wates takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The fight moves into the clinch position. Wates jumps guard but Gavilan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gavilan scores with a shot to the side of Wates's head. Wates breaks the clinch.
Gavilan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gavilan duly obliges. Wates shoots and misses letting Gavilan counter with a right hand. Gavilan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jab, jab by Gavilan - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gavilan has Wates up against the cage in a clinch.
Wates tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wates jumps guard but Gavilan stands there with Wates around his waist. Wates gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Teofilo Gavilan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Wates. Wates breaks the clinch.
Gavilan throws a series of punches but Wates moves out of range. Wates shoots and misses letting Gavilan counter with a right hand. Gavilan's corner calls for a 1-2. Gavilan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wates tries to clinch up. Gavilan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wates. Nice shot by Gavilan. Wates gets a clinch. Wates is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gavilan to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gavilan misses with a body punch.
Gavilan has had enough of the clinch but Wates keeps him there for the moment. Wates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gavilan keeps the fight on the outside. Wates fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gavilan. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Gavilan lands a body shot.
Gavilan tries to bum rush Wates with a series of wild strikes but Wates uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gavilan cracks Wates with an open hand slap. Gavilan moves away from the strike by Wates. Gavilan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wates looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Gavilan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gavilan connects with a body shot that sends Wates's belly button to the back. Gavilan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gavilan rushes Wates and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wates jumps guard and drags Gavilan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Gavilan tries to stand but Wates is controlling from the bottom. Wates controlling Gavilan's posture. Gavilan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Gavilan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wates on the ground. Wates working for a triangle but Gavilan defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wates holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wates trying to strike off his back.
Wates has his hands on Gavilan's head, controlling the position. Wates pushes a forearm under Gavilan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gavilan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Wates! Gary Wates decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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
48% |
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