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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Justice (ranked 24754 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Susa (ranked 6260 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223 cm
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177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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183 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clifton Justice! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marko Susa! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Susa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Susa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justice moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Justice gets tackled into the cage by Susa. Susa maintains the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Justice. Susa effectively controlling the action here. Susa jumps guard but Justice stands there with Susa around his waist. Susa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee is keeping an eye on Justice - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Susa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Justice slowing the pace effectively. Susa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Justice has him pressed against the cage. Susa tries to score a body lock takedown but Justice shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Justice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Marko Susa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Susa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It looked like Justice was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. No luck for Susa with that takedown attempt. Clifton Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Susa. Susa shoots in for a takedown but Justice shows good takedown defense. Susa stuffs the takedown attempt from Justice. Justice gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Susa stuffs the takedown. Susa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Justice did well to prevent Susa getting side control. Susa is nestled in close to Justice, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Susa is thwarting Justice's attempts to control the position. Justice gets full guard. Susa stands up from guard. Let's bang! Justice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Susa. It looked like Justice was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Susa looks winded! Susa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Justice checks it well. Justice is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Susa rushes Justice and presses him up against the cage. Justice just leaning against Susa, taking a breather. Susa is trying to pull guard but Justice has him pressed against the cage. Justice is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Justice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Susa.
Susa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Justice smiles and moves away.
Susa misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Susa rushes Justice and presses him up against the cage. Susa is trying to maintain a safe position but Justice gets an underhook and turns Susa into the cage. Susa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Justice regains guard immediately. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Justice doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Justice is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Susa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Justice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Justice is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Susa dominated that round. That's time! Justice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Susa fails with the takedown. Susa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Justice did well to prevent Susa getting side control. Justice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Susa. Marko Susa has got the better of the ground game so far. Susa wants to control but Justice is keeping him busy. Justice is trying to maintain the position but Susa is very close to passing his half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Susa is looking to advance position but Justice won't allow it. Susa is breathing heavily. Justice gets full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Justice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Susa defends well. Susa wants to pass the guard but Justice is keeping the position. Justice tries to land a sweep but no joy. Justice is working hard here to advance position. Justice keeping moving, preventing Susa from controlling successfully. Susa wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Justice's closed guard. He's half up but Justice has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Justice pivots and extends the arm, Susa falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Justice! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clifton Justice!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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