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Adel Altamimi
Kyokushin
USA
Notches first-round victory
Altamimi defeated Brandon McMahan via submission (armbar) at 1:16 of Round 1 at Bellator 214 on Saturday in Los Angeles.
ANALYSIS
With friend and actor Chris Pratt in his corner, Altamimi made quick work of his opponent. McMahan clearly did not want to engage in the striking with "Kyokushin," so he closed the distance and went for the clinch. As he got close to a takedown, Altamimi locked on a double wrist lock. It looked like he was going to use it for a sweep, but after starting the scramble, he transitioned to an armbar and finished the fight. Altamimi has an interesting backstory, and Bellator dedicated an entire video package to him prior to the fight. If he continues to have performances like this, he should continue to be in the spotlight.
With friend and actor Chris Pratt in his corner, Altamimi made quick work of his opponent. McMahan clearly did not want to engage in the striking with "Kyokushin," so he closed the distance and went for the clinch. As he got close to a takedown, Altamimi locked on a double wrist lock. It looked like he was going to use it for a sweep, but after starting the scramble, he transitioned to an armbar and finished the fight. Altamimi has an interesting backstory, and Bellator dedicated an entire video package to him prior to the fight. If he continues to have performances like this, he should continue to be in the spotlight.