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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Artorias Vendal (ranked 24316 p4p, 440 weight class) and Alejandro Laguera (ranked 24181 p4p, 462 weight class). Artorias Vendal had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 cm
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145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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171 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artorias Vendal! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alejandro Laguera! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vendal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laguera swivels and escapes. Laguera shoots in looking for a takedown but Vendal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laguera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Vendal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laguera was covering up waiting for the punch and Vendal finishes the takedown easily into guard. Laguera has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vendal is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Laguera. Laguera trying to remain calm as Vendal controls from the top position. Laguera is not content to let Vendal control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vendal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Vendal wants to control but Laguera is keeping him busy. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laguera can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vendal controlling from side mount. Laguera tries to buck Vendal off but Vendal is having none of it. Vendal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. No luck for Laguera with that takedown attempt. As Laguera tries to get set, Vendal tries to push him back and clinch up but Laguera manages to avoid the attempt. Laguera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vendal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laguera sprawls well. Laguera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vendal gets slowly back to his feet. Laguera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vendal is fending him off so far but Laguera persists. Nope, Vendal circles away and we're back to standing. Vendal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Artorias Vendal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Laguera. A head kick misses from Vendal. Vendal leaves Laguera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Laguera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vendal swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vendal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Laguera gets a takedown into half guard. Vendal is pressing down on Laguera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vendal controlling the position. Vendal has his feet on Laguera's thighs here. He's pushed Laguera 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! Laguera screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artorias Vendal!
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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
37% |
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