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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Farmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Felix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephan Farmer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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177 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephan Farmer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafael Felix! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Felix looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Felix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Farmer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Felix on the ground. Felix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farmer is keeping the position for now. Farmer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Felix slips nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Felix works his way into side control. Farmer can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Felix wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Farmer, who protects the arm well. Felix tries to move into full mount but can't pass Farmer's legs. Farmer is looking to regain half guard here but Felix keeps moving and retains side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Farmer struggling a bit here. Farmer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Felix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Felix wants to pass to mount but Farmer is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Felix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farmer is just riding it out for now. Felix eventually gives up the hold. Felix is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farmer trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Felix manages to pass to mount!
Farmer working to try and regain half guard.
Farmer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Felix has hold of Farmer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Farmer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Farmer is looking to get to half guard. Felix working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Felix moves to back control. Farmer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Farmer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Felix has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Farmer is in real trouble here. Felix gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Farmer is tapping out! Felix wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Felix!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
32% |
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