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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demo Mauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Alessio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Alessio enters the cage!
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154 cm
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135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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155 cm
23
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Demo Mauler! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Alessio! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mauler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alessio is trying to defend but Mauler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Alessio pushes Mauler off looking to stand but Mauler dives back in and keeps control.
Alessio trying to control from the bottom.
Mauler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alessio defends it well. Mauler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Mauler uses his free foot to push down on Alessio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alessio. Mauler looking to control but Alessio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alessio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mauler wants to finish this one by submission but Alessio is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mauler. Alessio is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alessio manages to control the position for a moment. Alessio can't escape the position.
Mauler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mauler working for a guillotine from mount but Alessio is in no mood to give up. Mauler is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Alessio to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alessio shrugs it off. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mauler avoids the attempt from Alessio to control. Alessio working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alessio tries to lock up and control but Mauler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Alessio sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Alessio is controlling Mauler's position as best he can from this difficult position. Mauler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alessio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mauler. Alessio trying to control from the bottom.
Alessio tries to roll over but Mauler keeps him under control. Mauler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alessio is just riding it out for now. Mauler eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alessio is trying to maintain the position but Mauler is very close to passing his half guard. Mauler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alessio trying to hold on to Mauler's head to control him but Mauler postures up.
Alessio tries to get to full guard but Mauler has control of the leg. Mauler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alessio has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Alessio keeps control of the position for the meantime. Alessio regains full guard. Nicely done. Alessio managing to control the position. Mauler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alessio swivels though and keeps the full guard. Alessio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mauler trying to control but Alessio is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demo Mauler dominated that round. That's time! Mauler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mauler dives in for a single leg takedown but Alessio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Demo Mauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mauler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alessio as he avoids it easily. Alessio throws a counter combo. Mauler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mauler shoots in for a takedown but Alessio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demo Mauler. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd cheers as Mauler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alessio doesn't seem phased though. Mauler has a takedown stuffed. Alessio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Mauler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alessio defends well and Mauler ends up having to push Alessio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Mauler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alessio swivels and escapes. Mauler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alessio.
Mauler throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mauler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Alessio fails with a takedown attempt. It looked like Mauler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Alessio rushes Mauler and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alessio tightens his grip and picks Mauler up, before dumping him to the ground. Mauler manages to land in guard. Alessio sitting in guard, not really doing much. Alessio is continuing to stall. Alessio postures up and lands a big shot to Mauler's brow. Mauler is looking for a triangle but Alessio pushes his legs off easily.
Alessio landing some decent shots from guard. Demo Mauler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Alessio controlling from the top position. Mauler has his feet on Alessio's thighs here. He's pushed Alessio off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Alessio screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demo Mauler!
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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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RATING
30% |
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