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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Weaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Weaver has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Weaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weaver thumps Herzog with a low kick.
Herzog moves out of range of the body kick from Weaver.
A good leg kick by Weaver.
No luck for Herzog with that takedown attempt.
Nice body kick there by Weaver.
Weaver chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Weaver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weaver scores with a hook to the body. Herzog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown but Weaver shows good takedown defense.
Herzog looks gassed!
Weaver lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herzog shoots for a takedown but Weaver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
David Weaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Herzog.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weaver. That's going to slow Herzog down.
Herzog is trying desperately to land a takedown but Weaver is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Herzog.
Herzog on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Weaver dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Herzog. That did some damage!
Weaver throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Weaver lands a nice leg kick that just misses Herzog's sensitive parts.
Weaver looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Herzog shoots in but no luck this time.
Weaver throws a quick inside leg kick.
Weaver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Weaver, right into the meat.
Weaver lands a head kick. Herzog smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Weaver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Weaver looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weaver lands with a kick to the ribs.
Herzog has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Weaver.
Weaver lands a nice looking kick to the body. Herzog takes a step back to recover.
A thudding body kick lands there by Weaver!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Weaver.
Herzog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weaver can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Weaver.
Weaver throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Weaver.
Weaver lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weaver fakes the leg kick and cracks Herzog in the body.
Chris Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weaver lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Herzog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Herzog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weaver.
Weaver thumps Herzog with a low kick.
A head kick from Weaver lands but Herzog takes it in his stride.
Weaver throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weaver lands a nice leg kick that just misses Herzog's sensitive parts.
Herzog has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Weaver.
Weaver lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Weaver looks to land a combination but Herzog avoids it well.
Herzog gets a takedown into half guard.
Herzog stops Weaver from getting back to his feet.
Herzog content to control rather than advance.
Herzog is looking for a kimura here.
Herzog is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Weaver sees it coming and defends easily.
Weaver is trying to stand up here but Herzog is controlling him well.
Herzog is trying to control the action in half guard but Weaver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Herzog not doing much here.
Weaver wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Herzog tries to pass to full mount but Weaver defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown but Weaver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weaver. That's going to slow Herzog down.
Weaver misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown by Herzog or perhaps it was just good defense by Weaver which made him look bad.
Good leg kick by Weaver there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Weaver buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weaver lands a high kick!
Herzog takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weaver lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weaver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weaver buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Weaver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Weaver dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Herzog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weaver can pounce on him.
David Weaver is winning the standup battle so far.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Herzog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Weaver turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Weaver throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Weaver lands a high kick!
Weaver dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Herzog. That did some damage!
Weaver lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Herzog tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weaver lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Weaver there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Weaver throws a head kick that Herzog semi-blocks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Herzog tries for a takedown but Weaver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
David Weaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Herzog.
Weaver moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weaver lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Weaver chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Herzog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Herzog tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weaver lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog walks forward, straight into a front kick from Weaver.
Horrible takedown by Herzog or perhaps it was just good defense by Weaver which made him look bad.
Herzog blocks a head kick by Weaver.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herzog.
Herzog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weaver throws a sloppy head kick and Herzog moves out of range easily.
Weaver lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Herzog looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid body kick from Weaver.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Weaver.
Weaver looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weaver.
Weaver swings for the body but Herzog moves out of range.
Weaver is looking to slow Herzog down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog misses with a takedown attempt - Weaver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weaver throws a leg kick which misses Herzog's front leg but catches the back leg as Herzog tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weaver.
Weaver tries a head kick but it misses.
Herzog looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weaver is fending him off so far but Herzog persists. Nope, Weaver circles away and we're back to standing.
Weaver slaps away a takedown attempt from Herzog, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weaver throws a nice inside leg kick.
Weaver throws a head kick that half lands.
Weaver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Herzog was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Herzog wants to control the pace but Weaver is squirming around nicely.
Weaver is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog looking to control and managing it successfully.
Herzog is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Weaver can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Herzog can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Weaver is looking to escape.
Weaver squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Herzog looking to control but Weaver is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Weaver wants to hold on but Herzog pushes him away.
Herzog tries to control but Weaver wriggling away.
Weaver is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Herzog is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Weaver has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herzog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Weaver dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Herzog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A cross from Weaver lands.
Weaver throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Weaver tries to bum rush Herzog with a series of wild strikes but Herzog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Herzog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weaver tries to avoid it but Herzog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weaver to the ground. Weaver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Weaver feints and then cracks Herzog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Herzog down.
Weaver slaps away a takedown attempt from Herzog, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weaver scores with a push kick.
Weaver lands with a kick to the temple. Herzog shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Weaver throws a head kick that misses.
Weaver feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Herzog's calf.
Herzog looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weaver is fending him off so far but Herzog persists. Nope, Weaver circles away and we're back to standing.
David Weaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Herzog.
A good leg kick by Weaver.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weaver. That's going to slow Herzog down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weaver lands a nice leg kick that just misses Herzog's sensitive parts.
Weaver moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver keeps Herzog at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Herzog.
Weaver throws a head kick but Herzog moves out of range.
Herzog misses with a takedown attempt - Weaver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Herzog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weaver.
Weaver throws a head kick that half lands.
Herzog shoots in but no luck this time.
Herzog closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Herzog wants to take a breather but Weaver is having none of it.
Weaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herzog can do to turn this around?
Herzog stops Weaver from getting back to his feet.
Herzog works his way into full mount!
Herzog content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog working for a submission but Weaver is keeping him at bay.
Herzog won't let Weaver get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Herzog looking for a guillotine from mount but Weaver is having none of it.
Herzog swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Herzog!
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