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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Franklinberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra comes to the cage accompanied by Reise, Reise. Mauro Guerra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauro Guerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Forrest Franklinberger!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklinberger shoots in and gets a takedown into Guerra's guard.
Guerra looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Franklinberger trying to control but Guerra is working from the bottom.
Franklinberger should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Guerra wants to stand and escape but Franklinberger is having none of it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Franklinberger has eaten all the pies!
Franklinberger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guerra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franklinberger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Franklinberger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Forrest Franklinberger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Guerra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franklinberger.
Guerra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklinberger gets a double leg takedown into Guerra's guard.
Franklinberger is looking to stand up but Guerra won't let him.
Franklinberger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franklinberger trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklinberger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guerra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franklinberger wants to stand but Guerra is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Guerra keeping moving, preventing Franklinberger from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Forrest Franklinberger was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Franklinberger gets tackled into the cage by Guerra. Guerra maintains the clinch.
Guerra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Franklinberger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franklinberger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Franklinberger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Franklinberger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Franklinberger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Franklinberger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guerra keeps working.
Franklinberger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Guerra kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Franklinberger has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Franklinberger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Franklinberger is looking to clinch but Guerra is avoiding it.
Franklinberger fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklinberger shoots in but no luck this time.
Mauro Guerra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Franklinberger.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guerra.
Franklinberger tries to clinch there but Guerra circles away.
Horrible takedown by Franklinberger or perhaps it was just good defense by Guerra which made him look bad.
Franklinberger moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerra has Franklinberger pressed against the cage, preventing Franklinberger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Franklinberger tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Franklinberger dominated that round.
That's time! Guerra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Franklinberger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Guerra to the ground. Franklinberger is now in Guerra's guard.
Guerra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franklinberger looking to pass the guard.
Franklinberger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Franklinberger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franklinberger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Franklinberger wants to control from the top but Guerra keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklinberger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guerra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franklinberger pushes down on Guerra's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Franklinberger wants to free his trapped foot but Guerra is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Franklinberger slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklinberger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Franklinberger controlling the action here.
Franklinberger tries to stand but can't do so whilst Guerra controls his leg.
Franklinberger is trying to control the action in half guard but Guerra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Forrest Franklinberger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Franklinberger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guerra sprawls well. Guerra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franklinberger gets slowly back to his feet.
Franklinberger clinches up with Guerra and pushes him back against the cage.
Franklinberger has had enough of the clinch but Guerra keeps him there for the moment.
Franklinberger gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Guerra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Franklinberger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guerra's head.
Franklinberger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Guerra is just riding it out for now. Franklinberger eventually gives up the hold.
Franklinberger trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra actively working from the bottom here.
Franklinberger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franklinberger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guerra keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklinberger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Franklinberger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Franklinberger throws a head kick that Guerra semi-blocks.
Franklinberger tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franklinberger.
Franklinberger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guerra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guerra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Franklinberger drives through with a takedown into Guerra's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Franklinberger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franklinberger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guerra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franklinberger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Guerra keeping full guard, as Franklinberger tries to pass.
Guerra working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra keeping moving, preventing Franklinberger from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Forrest Franklinberger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Franklinberger lands with a kick to the temple. Guerra shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Franklinberger has a takedown stuffed.
Franklinberger tries to clinch but Guerra is having none of it.
Franklinberger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franklinberger tries to clinch but Guerra moves out of range.
No luck for Franklinberger with that takedown attempt.
Mauro Guerra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Franklinberger.
Franklinberger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Franklinberger with that takedown attempt.
Franklinberger shoots in looking for a takedown but Guerra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franklinberger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Franklinberger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Franklinberger doesn't manage to clinch there - Guerra circles away.
Franklinberger fails with a takedown attempt.
Mauro Guerra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guerra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franklinberger moves away.
Forrest Franklinberger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklinberger scores with a punch to the head.
Franklinberger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guerra as he jumps to the side.
Guerra tries to clinch there but Franklinberger circles away.
Franklinberger tries to clinch up but Guerra circles away and keeps his distance.
Franklinberger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Guerra wants to control but Franklinberger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franklinberger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Forrest Franklinberger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franklinberger is working for a kimura but Guerra is defending it quite comfortably.
Franklinberger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guerra keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guerra tries to get to full guard but Franklinberger has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Franklinberger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franklinberger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Franklinberger!
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energy
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RATING
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