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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zaine Barr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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155 lbs
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165 cm
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zaine Barr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Duran!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barr has managed to get both his arms back between Duran's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barr defends well.
Duran managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barr trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom.
Duran has his foot on Barr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barr works his way back into a safe position though.
Duran has his foot on Barr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barr works his way back into a safe position though.
Duran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barr defends well.
Barr trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Duran gets a double leg takedown into Barr's guard.
Barr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duran.
Barr has his foot on Duran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duran works his way back into a safe position though.
Barr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duran manages to get himself to full guard.
Barr controlling from the top position.
Barr trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barr throws a big elbow that misses.
Duran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barr manages to get himself to full guard.
Barr seems keen to control Duran's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barr looking for a sweep. Not yet Barr, not yet.
Barr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duran is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Duran is sitting in close to Barr's body. Barr has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Duran is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Duran is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Barr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zaine Barr!
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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
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