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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Wallace (ranked 2256 p4p, 222 weight class) and Mono Loco (ranked 2491 p4p, 239 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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177 cm
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149 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
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168 cm
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152 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Brawler
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Wallace! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Loco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Loco walks into a stiff left hand from Wallace. Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. A big left from Wallace misses. Wallace jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Henry Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Loco misses with a takedown attempt - Wallace sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Wallace misses with a body shot.
Loco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Wallace has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loco is working away from the top position though. Wallace tries to get to full guard but Loco has control of the leg. Wallace is controlling Loco's trapped leg to prevent Loco from advancing to side control. Wallace wants to control but Loco is keeping busy and won't allow it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wallace wants to sweep but Loco has passed to side control! You can see the frustration on Wallace's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Loco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wallace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Loco trying to control the position but Wallace is working away. Loco is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wallace's shoulder. That is not cool. Wallace trying to control but Loco flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Wallace is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Loco.
Loco patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Loco thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Loco controlling well, preventing Wallace from escaping the position.
Wallace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loco on the ground. Wallace is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Loco is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Loco has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Loco patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Wallace trying to control the hands but Loco breaks the grip. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wallace defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Loco's arms. Well, with Loco on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Wallace is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Wallace is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Loco not allowing Wallace to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Loco is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Wallace taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Loco.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mono Loco! Our winner, Mono Loco, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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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
46% |
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