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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takemedown Cheaatingbs (ranked 4396 p4p, 4087 weight class) and Kakkos Salama (ranked 0 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Takemedown Cheaatingbs!
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, Kakkos Salama!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cheaatingbs as he jumps to the side.
Cheaatingbs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salama staying out of range there.
Salama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cheaatingbs defends well and Salama ends up having to push Cheaatingbs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cheaatingbs shoots in and bounces Salama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Salama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cheaatingbs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cheaatingbs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salama on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salama has his foot on Cheaatingbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cheaatingbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Salama has his foot on Cheaatingbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cheaatingbs works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salama working for a triangle but Cheaatingbs defends it easily.
Cheaatingbs slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cheaatingbs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salama has his foot on Cheaatingbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cheaatingbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Cheaatingbs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cheaatingbs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salama is keeping the position for now.
Salama looking for a guillotine here but Cheaatingbs defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cheaatingbs controls the pace.
Salama has his feet on Cheaatingbs's thighs here. He's pushed Cheaatingbs off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cheaatingbs screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kakkos Salama!
Kakkos Salama decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kumjarr Alvarez (ranked 4055 p4p, 4045 weight class) and Keskikokoinen Kaveri (ranked 0 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kumjarr Alvarez!
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, Keskikokoinen Kaveri!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaveri gets the takedown into side control.
Kaveri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaveri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Kaveri has hold of Alvarez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Alvarez seems comfortable defending it but Kaveri has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Alvarez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Alvarez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kaveri couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keskikokoinen Kaveri!
Keskikokoinen Kaveri decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Chandler (ranked 4552 p4p, 4358 weight class) and Jay Morgan (ranked 0 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Chandler!
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, Jay Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler misses with a head kick.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Morgan to work.
Chandler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morgan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chandler uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan controlling Chandler's posture.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chandler's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morgan controls the pace.
Chandler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Morgan stacks Chandler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Morgan!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morgan landing a few strikes.
Morgan gets to mount! Chandler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Chandler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Morgan controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chandler tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.
Morgan lands with some strikes.
Chandler is trying desperately to improve position.
Chandler wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Morgan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chandler.
Chandler is trying to defend against the choke here but Morgan has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Morgan Tightens the hold and Chandler taps out furiously! Morgan displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jay Morgan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Lopez (ranked 4057 p4p, 4308 weight class) and Bruno Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 453 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lopez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2PAC - All Eyez on Me. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Lopez!
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, Bruno Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
Lopez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez defending well as Marshall loads up on a big left hand.
Marshall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marshall throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marshall throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez connects with the punch.
Marshall throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lopez takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez connects with a nice looking jab.
Marshall throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marshall throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marshall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marshall feints a jab promting Lopez to slip. Marshall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lopez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Donk. Lopez catches Marshall right on the button with a cross.
 Marshall is rocked!
Marshall is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Lopez just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Marshall has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Diego Lopez!
After the fight, Diego Lopez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giacomo Feher (ranked 4548 p4p, 4531 weight class) and Tran Anh Khoa (ranked 392 p4p, 435 weight class). Anh Khoa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. PhĂa Sau Em kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giacomo Feher!
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, Tran Anh Khoa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Anh Khoa.
Feher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Feher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anh Khoa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Feher.
Anh Khoa wants to control but Feher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anh Khoa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Feher trying to pass the guard but Anh Khoa defending well.
Feher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anh Khoa has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feher is pressing down on Anh Khoa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anh Khoa is holding on for now.
Feher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Feher lands strikes from half guard.
Feher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Feher content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feher wants to pass the guard but Anh Khoa is defending well.
Feher wants to take a breather but Anh Khoa is having none of it.
Anh Khoa wants to get back to full guard.
Feher throwing shots but Anh Khoa is blocking nicely.
Feher lands strikes from half guard.
Feher working over Anh Khoa with some ground and pound. Anh Khoa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Feher is looking to take a break and control but Anh Khoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anh Khoa is trying to stand up here but Feher is controlling him well.
Feher is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feher looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feher is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anh Khoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feher seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Anh Khoa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Giacomo Feher!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Rua (ranked 4282 p4p, 2831 weight class) and Ray Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 310 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Rua!
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, Ray Stein!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Rua.
Stein dives in and grabs Rua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes down on Stein's head and hops out.
Rua scores with a jab to the body.
Rua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rua cracks Stein with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stein looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rua finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua misses with a hook to the body
so Stein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rua is wriggling around but Stein manages to pass to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stein decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nice shot by Rua.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stein.
Rickson Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua cracks Stein with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stein looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rua finish him?
Stein is rocked!
Rua cracks Stein with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Stein falls to his knees and Rua doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rickson Rua!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uluulumpua Puluumpuua (ranked 2896 p4p, 4130 weight class) and Arjunn Arjunn (ranked 209 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Uluulumpua Puluumpuua!
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, Arjunn Arjunn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arjunn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Puluumpuua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arjunn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puluumpuua tries to clinch there but Arjunn circles away.
Puluumpuua will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arjunn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Arjunn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puluumpuua tries to kick Arjunn off but Arjunn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Puluumpuua really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Arjunn controlling the action here.
Arjunn works his way into full mount!
Arjunn fails to advance to Puluumpuua's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arjunn wants to finish this one by submission but Puluumpuua is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Arjunn.
Arjunn throws some wild stikes that Puluumpuua manages to avoid easily.
Arjunn controlling his opponent.
Arjunn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Puluumpuua is surviving well by controlling Arjunn's body position as best he can.
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.
Arjunn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Arjunn unloads with some shots from mount but Puluumpuua bucks and avoids them well.
Puluumpuua keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Puluumpuua manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arjunn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Puluumpuua sees it coming and defends easily.
Arjunn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puluumpuua wants to get back to full guard.
Puluumpuua trying to control here.
Arjunn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arjunn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arjunn seems to be looking for submissions.
Arjunn stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arjunn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arjunn throwing strikes but Puluumpuua manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Puluumpuua is breathing heavily.
Puluumpuua has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Arjunn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Arjunn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arjunn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Arjunn controls the position.
Arjunn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arjunn Arjunn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Arjunn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puluumpuua is out of range and Arjunn settles back down.
Uluulumpua Puluumpuua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puluumpuua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arjunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puluumpuua is looking to clinch but Arjunn is avoiding it.
Puluumpuua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arjunn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Puluumpuua uses from the top position.
Arjunn pulls Puluumpuua in close to prevent any damage.
Puluumpuua trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arjunn's guard.
Arjunn Arjunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arjunn pulls Puluumpuua in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjunn is looking for a triangle but Puluumpuua pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Arjunn manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arjunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arjunn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Arjunn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arjunn escapes and gets back to his feet.
Puluumpuua tries for a takedown but Arjunn circles away easily
and Arjunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puluumpuua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arjunn moves into the clinch.
Arjunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Arjunn as Puluumpuua shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uluulumpua Puluumpuua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puluumpuua has his takedown stuffed
enabling Arjunn to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arjunn throws a series of punches but Puluumpuua avoids them all with ease.
Puluumpuua tried to counter with a leg kick but Arjunn avoided it.
Puluumpuua slips a jab and a cross from Arjunn.
Uluulumpua Puluumpuua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arjunn closes the distance and clinches.
Arjunn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Puluumpuua is trying to keep an underhook but Arjunn manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arjunn in particular looking to stall.
Arjunn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arjunn stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Arjunn 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.
Arjunn content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arjunn Arjunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Arjunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arjunn pulls guard.
Puluumpuua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Arjunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arjunn controlling Puluumpuua's posture.
Arjunn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Puluumpuua has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjunn is controlling Puluumpuua's trapped leg to prevent Puluumpuua from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puluumpuua prevents Arjunn from improving his position.
Puluumpuua is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Arjunn is holding on to half guard well.
Arjunn trying to hold on to Puluumpuua's head to control him but Puluumpuua postures up.
Puluumpuua stands up from half guard.
That's two 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.
Arjunn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Arjunn stands up and waves to Puluumpuua to follow him.
Arjunn instigates a clinch.
Arjunn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Puluumpuua uses from the top position.
Puluumpuua stands and steps away. Arjunn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Puluumpuua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arjunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puluumpuua clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Puluumpuua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puluumpuua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Puluumpuua tries to pull guard but Arjunn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arjunn prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arjunn has clasped his hands together around Puluumpuua's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Puluumpuua explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Puluumpuua closes the distance but Arjunn moves to the side
and Arjunn counters with a series of strikes. Puluumpuua will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arjunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arjunn throws a head kick but Puluumpuua moves out of range.
Puluumpuua attempts a counter takedown but Arjunn avoids it well and moves away.
Arjunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arjunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Puluumpuua.
Arjunn Arjunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puluumpuua has closed the distance and engaged Arjunn in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arjunn.
Arjunn manages to break the clinch.
Arjunn closes the distance and clinches.
Arjunn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Puluumpuua can't fight it off and eventually Arjunn manages to take the fight to the floor. Puluumpuua looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Puluumpuua wants to get back to his feet but Arjunn passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uluulumpua Puluumpuua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arjunn 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Arjunn Arjunn!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Arjunn Arjunn!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Arjunn Arjunn!
Arjunn Arjunn wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braids Assman (ranked 4079 p4p, 4534 weight class) and Alessandro Garrison (ranked 0 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Braids Assman!
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, Alessandro Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison shoots in but no luck this time.
Garrison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Assman.
Garrison tries to clinch
and Assman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Garrison!
Garrison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Assman is putting a hurting on Garrison here, landing some big shots from side control.
Assman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Assman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Assman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garrison, who protects the arm well.
Assman cracks Garrison with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Garrison is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assman working the head with strikes.
Garrison is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Assman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Assman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Assman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garrison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Assman tries for a kimura but Garrison is defending well.
Garrison is trying to control Assman's posture but Assman avoids it.
Assman lands a nice forearm strike.
Garrison throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Assman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garrison has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Assman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Garrison's legs.
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Assman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Garrison to see if he's OK.
Assman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Assman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garrison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Assman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Assman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Garrison rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Assman's guard! Nice work there by Garrison!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assman is trying to control the position but Garrison postures up.
Assman has his hands on Garrison's head, controlling the position.
Garrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Assman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garrison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garrison sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Assman doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Garrison paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Assman - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Braids Assman!
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