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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Masvidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masvidal has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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155 lbs
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170 cm
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza shoots in but Masvidal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masvidal tries to avoid it but Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masvidal to the ground. Masvidal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Souza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masvidal's waist but Masvidal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Souza off to one side.
Jorge Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.
Masvidal scores with a takedown into Souza's guard.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
Souza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Souza avoids the attempt from Masvidal to control.
BOOM! Souza connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Souza lands a big elbow.
Souza pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Souza wants to control the pace but Masvidal is squirming around nicely.
Souza goes for an armbar but Masvidal turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Masvidal.
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.
Souza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Masvidal wants to control but Souza is having none of it.
Masvidal taking shots to the head.
Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Masvidal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
Masvidal is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Souza postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Masvidal looks a forlorn figure.
Souza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Masvidal wants to try and get back to his feet.
Masvidal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Souza looking to control but Masvidal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Masvidal wants to control but Souza is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Souza.
Souza working Masvidal over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Masvidal looks a forlorn figure.
Masvidal wants to hold on but Souza pushes him away.
Souza lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Masvidal hang on?
Souza has isolated one of Masvidal's arms. Masvidal looking to fight him off but Souza twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Souza!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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