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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmundo Ware (ranked 5283 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rip Tugger (ranked 5293 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edmundo Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rip Tugger!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tugger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ware is trying to defend but Tugger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ware is trying to control but can't.
Tugger trying to pass the guard but Ware defending well.
Tugger content to control rather than advance.
Ware keeping control of the position.
Tugger stalling away here and it's allowed Ware to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tugger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ware keeping moving, preventing Tugger from controlling successfully.
Ware controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ware working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ware with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ware with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ware works over Tugger with some ground and pound from guard.
Ware working some strikes from top position.
Tugger looking for a sweep. Not yet Tugger, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ware postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ware content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ware in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ware throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tugger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ware postures up in Tugger's guard and throws a big left but Tugger blocks it.
Ware working some strikes from top position.
Tugger pulls Ware in close to his closed guard and prevents Ware from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tugger trying to control the position.
Tugger has momentary wrist control but Ware slips an elbow through the middle.
Ware postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware throwing strikes from guard but Tugger blocks nicely.
Tugger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ware misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tugger drives through with a takedown into Ware's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ware has control of Tugger's left arm, preventing Tugger from doing any damage.
Ware has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ware.
Tugger throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tugger is looking to work some ground and pound but Ware has wrist control.
Ware bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tugger's guard.
Tugger has momentary wrist control but Ware slips an elbow through the middle.
Ware landing with the ground and pound.
Ware throws a big right hand that misses.
Ware landing some decent shots from guard.
Ware is looking to work some ground and pound but Tugger has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ware postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Ware dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tugger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ware is holding Tugger down, trying to stall.
Tugger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tugger lands a nice forearm strike.
Ware is trying to control Tugger's posture but Tugger avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tugger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tugger is looking to take a break and control but Ware is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ware's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ware really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tugger trying to control the position but Ware is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Ware can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tugger landing a few strikes.
Tugger is looking to take a break and control but Ware is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ware struggling a bit here.
Ware stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Tugger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tugger takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tugger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tugger rushes Ware and presses him up against the cage.
Ware manages to break the clinch.
Tugger looking to score a takedown here. Ware is defending well but Tugger drives through and ends up in Ware's guard.
Ware looking to control.
Ware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tugger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tugger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ware has control of Tugger's left arm, preventing Tugger from doing any damage.
Ware thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware keeping moving, preventing Tugger from controlling successfully.
Ware working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tugger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tugger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tugger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ware trying to control the position here.
Ware looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tugger stands and throws Ware's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ware stops Tugger from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rip Tugger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tugger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ware wants to get back to striking at distance but Tugger won't allow it.
Tugger gets control of Ware's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tugger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ware with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ware missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ware throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ware postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ware throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tugger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tugger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tugger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tugger is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ware shoots for a double leg takedown but Tugger sprawls well. He's pushed Ware's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ware fails with the takedown.
Ware fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tugger sprawls well initially but Ware persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tugger wants to control but Ware is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tugger defending well though.
Ware lands strikes from half guard.
Tugger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tugger tries to get to full guard but Ware has control of the leg.
Rip Tugger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ware is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tugger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ware.
Ware lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware lands with a punch from half guard.
Ware thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tugger's head.
Ware working the head and body with strikes.
Tugger is trying to get back to full guard.
Ware thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tugger has hold of Ware's hands but Ware slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ware lands strikes from half guard.
Ware will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ware lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ware scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tugger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ware. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ware is thwarting Tugger's attempts to control the position.
Tugger wants to get back to his feet.
Tugger keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tugger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ware closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmundo Ware showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ware has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmundo Ware!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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