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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christoper Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmond Moore (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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154 cm
18
161 lbs
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177 cm
18
162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christoper Waters! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edmond Moore! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moore tries to clinch but fails miserably and Waters decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moore's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Moore working for a triangle but Waters defends it easily.
Waters wanted to stand there but Moore had control of the position. Waters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Waters is looking to stand up but Moore won't let him. Waters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Moore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Waters 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. Waters has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moore is proving hard to escape from. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moore looking for a guillotine here but Waters defends easily.
Waters has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moore is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round. Waters stands and steps away. Moore gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Moore fails with the takedown and Waters counters with a left and a right that stings Moore. Moore misses with a takedown attempt and Waters counters with a one-two to the body. Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Waters moves out of range easily. Moore moves in looking to clinch but Waters pushes him off. Edmond Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice sprawl there from Waters as Moore shoots in. Christoper Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmond Moore. Waters throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moore tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Waters is in Moore's guard. Waters landing some decent shots from guard. Moore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Waters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Waters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Moore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Waters postures up and lands a big shot to Moore's brow. Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Waters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Waters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Waters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Waters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Waters throwing strikes from guard but Moore blocks nicely. Waters is sitting in close to Moore's body. Moore has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Waters is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Waters is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Moore.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edmond Moore!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
49% |
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