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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Zheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavien Delacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delacroix has chosen Mr Oizo - Flat beat as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 cm
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185 lbs
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180 cm
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190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elijah Zheng! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Flavien Delacroix! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zheng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Zheng drops Delacroix with a beautiful combination! Delacroix stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zheng is looking for the KO!
It looks like Flavien Delacroix has been cut. Zheng works the jab nicely.
Delacroix is rocked! Zheng scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Delacroix doesn't seem bothered though. Delacroix is still on wobbly legs! Can Zheng finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Delacroix closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zheng's guard. Zheng pushes Delacroix off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Delacroix seems to have recovered his senses. Zheng misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zheng misses with the combination.
Delacroix with the counter takedown but Zheng avoids it easily. Delacroix looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Delacroix wants to free his trapped foot but Zheng is holding on for dear life with his legs. Delacroix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zheng's head. Delacroix trying to advance position but Zheng counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zheng has momentary wrist control but Delacroix slips an elbow through the middle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Delacroix wants to control from the top but Zheng keeps moving. Zheng is looking to stand up but Delacroix isn't so interested in that idea. Delacroix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Delacroix trying to control but Zheng is working from the bottom. Delacroix prevents Zheng from getting back to his feet. Delacroix working some strikes from top position. Delacroix is working Zheng over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Delacroix scoring with punches to the head and body. Zheng wants to get back to his feet but Delacroix is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Delacroix has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Zheng to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Delacroix is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Zheng pulls down on the head and he's put Delacroix to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elijah Zheng!
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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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RATING
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