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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Loyd Francis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alk Manik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loyd Francis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Loyd Francis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alk Manik!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Manik's half guard.
Manik punching from the bottom.
Francis is thwarting Manik's attempts to control the position.
Manik tries to roll over but Francis keeps him under control.
Manik keeps trying to improve his position.
Francis seems to be working for a kimura but Manik defends the submission attempt.
Manik is trying to get back to full guard.
Manik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manik punching from the bottom.
Manik tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Manik wants to get back to full guard.
Francis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manik on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis is working for a submission of some sort.
Manik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Francis is looking for a kimura here.
Francis is working for a kimura but Manik is defending it quite comfortably.
Francis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manik keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Francis wants to pass the guard but Manik is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manik trying to control from the bottom.
Manik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Francis pulls his head out easily.
Manik tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Francis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manik sees it coming and defends easily.
Francis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manik is looking for a sweep. Francis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Francis is working away from the top position though.
Manik looking for submissions off his back.
Manik trying to control but Francis postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Francis pulls his head out easily.
Manik actively working from the bottom here.
Francis wants to work for an arm triangle but Manik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Manik trying to control here.
Manik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Francis stops Manik from standing up.
Manik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Francis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manik looks winded!
Manik pushes a forearm under Francis's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Francis is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alk Manik!
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energy
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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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