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QFC Tournament 1176 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keskikokoinen Kaveri (ranked 3930 p4p, 3721 weight class) and Kakkos Salama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keskikokoinen Kaveri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keskikokoinen Kaveri!
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, Kakkos Salama!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salama feints and as Kaveri raises his hands in defense, Salama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaveri's guard.
Kaveri tries to get to full guard but Salama has control of the leg.
Salama wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaveri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaveri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salama pulls his head out easily.
Kaveri tries to get to full guard but Salama has control of the leg.
Kaveri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaveri.
Salama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salama is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kaveri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kaveri has escaped and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salama wants to sweep here but Kaveri controlling him for the moment.
Kaveri drops back looking for a leg! Salama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salama manages to kick Kaveri off! Kaveri jumps back into Salama's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaveri defends it easily.
Kaveri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaveri drops back looking for a leg! Salama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salama manages to kick Kaveri off! Kaveri jumps back into Salama's guard.
Kaveri forces his way into half guard.
Kaveri wants to work for an arm triangle but Salama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salama gets back to full guard.
Salama looking for a guillotine here but Kaveri defends easily.
Salama looking for a guillotine here but Kaveri defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaveri passes into half guard.
Kaveri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salama defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salama looking for submissions off his back.
Kaveri is looking for a kimura here.
Kaveri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaveri.
Salama looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salama actively working from the bottom here.
Salama looking for submissions off his back.
Salama is looking for a sweep. Kaveri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaveri pulls his head out easily.
Kaveri 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.
Kaveri is looking for a kimura but Salama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaveri to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Salama actively working from the bottom here.
Kaveri seems to be looking for submissions.
Salama actively working from the bottom here.
Kaveri is looking for a kimura here.
Salama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salama.
Kaveri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaveri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaveri pushes down on Salama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salama actively working from the bottom here.
Kaveri wants to work for an arm triangle but Salama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Keskikokoinen Kaveri will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Salama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Salama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaveri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salama drops back looking for a leg! Kaveri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaveri manages to kick Salama off! Salama jumps back into Kaveri's guard.
Kaveri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salama looking to pass the guard.
Kaveri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaveri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salama defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salama wants to control from the top but Kaveri keeps moving.
Salama forces his way into half guard.
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back.
Salama is looking for a kimura but Kaveri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salama to get the leverage.
Kaveri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salama pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaveri is defending against the submission attempts here by Salama.
Salama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaveri sees it coming and defends easily.
Salama wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaveri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaveri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaveri actively working from the bottom here.
Salama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salama seems to be working for a kimura but Kaveri defends the submission attempt.
Kaveri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaveri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaveri is defending against the submission attempts here by Salama.
Salama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaveri defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salama is working for a submission of some sort.
Kaveri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Salama drops back looking for a leg! Kaveri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaveri manages to kick Salama off! Salama jumps back into Kaveri's guard.
Kaveri working for a triangle but Salama defends it easily.
Salama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaveri working for a triangle but Salama defends it easily.
Salama looking to pass the guard.
Salama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salama seems to be working for a kimura but Kaveri defends the submission attempt.
Salama wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaveri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaveri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaveri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaveri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kakkos Salama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Salama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kaveri to the ground. Salama is now in Kaveri's guard.
Salama looking to pass the guard.
Salama trying to control but Kaveri is working from the bottom.
Salama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaveri is keeping the position for now.
Salama drops back looking for a leg! Kaveri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaveri manages to kick Salama off! Salama jumps back into Kaveri's guard.
Salama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaveri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaveri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salama drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kaveri manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salama has Kaveri in his guard.
Salama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaveri thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salama wants to sweep here but Kaveri controlling him for the moment.
Kaveri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaveri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kaveri is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Salama pushes a forearm under Kaveri's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kaveri is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kakkos Salama!
Kakkos Salama tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Lopez (ranked 3661 p4p, 4195 weight class) and Jay Morgan (ranked 385 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by 2PAC - All Eyez on Me. Jay Morgan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan wants to clinch
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez cracks Morgan with an open hand slap.
Morgan with a poor takedown
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Lopez. That snapped Morgan's head back.
Lopez throws a one two combo.
Diego Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez misses with a straight left.
Lopez gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan stalling in the clinch but Lopez improves position.
Lopez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Lopez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
Lopez stalling.
A shot in the inside from Lopez.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Morgan has momentary wrist control but Lopez slips an elbow through the middle.
Morgan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lopez stays in close to Morgan's body and controls the position.
Lopez being controlled here momentarily.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Lopez throws an elbow that misses. Morgan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lopez's guard. Nice move by Morgan!
Morgan with a nice head shot there.
Lopez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Morgan has passed into half guard!
Morgan drops an elbow to the side of Lopez's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to kick Morgan off but Morgan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Lopez is working away.
Morgan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lopez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lopez tries to get out of the position.
Morgan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lopez wants to control but Morgan passes into side.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
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.
Morgan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morgan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lopez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morgan gets a double leg takedown into Lopez's guard.
Morgan landing with the ground and pound.
Morgan throws a big right hand that misses.
Lopez has control of Morgan's left arm, preventing Morgan from doing any damage.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopez, as that shot connected.
Lopez moves into range and clinches up with Morgan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez.
Morgan is trying to pull guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morgan tries to score a body lock takedown but Lopez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morgan tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diego Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Morgan.
Lopez lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Lopez.
A short body shot lands from Lopez as the two fighters clinch.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Lopez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morgan can't break the clinch.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lopez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
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!
Morgan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lopez is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez has Morgan pushed against the cage.
Lopez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lopez slows down the pace here.
Lopez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lopez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lopez is stalling here.
Lopez lands a right hand.
Lopez gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lopez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morgan wants a takedown.
Lopez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but Morgan blocks with his arms.
Diego Lopez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lopez.
Lopez gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morgan being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lopez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lopez.
Lopez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morgan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lopez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lopez lands an uppercut.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan blocks an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lopez is stalling here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez lands an uppercut.
Lopez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Lopez on the inside.
Lopez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lopez lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lopez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lopez pushes Morgan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Morgan is rocked!
Lopez scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Lopez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lopez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lopez moves into the clinch successfully.
Lopez avoids the elbow strike from Morgan, against the cage.
Lopez lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lopez lands with a short shot to the head.
Lopez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
Morgan takes a shot to the head.
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lopez lands with a short shot to the head.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morgan seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morgan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lopez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopez misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lopez smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Lopez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morgan doesn't seem phased though.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopez lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Morgan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lopez swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Morgan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lopez!
In his post fight interview, Diego Lopez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Rua (ranked 3922 p4p, 4428 weight class) and Giacomo Feher (ranked 0 p4p, 394 weight class). Rickson Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giacomo Feher!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feher moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
Feher slips a jab from Rua.
Rua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Feher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Feher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Feher is nestled in close to Rua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Feher throwing shots but Rua is blocking nicely.
Feher trying to control from half guard but Rua is working away.
Feher is looking for a kimura here.
Feher is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Feher.
Feher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rua defends it well.
Feher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rua defending well though.
Feher is taking a breather. Rua says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Feher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Feher is keen to just control but Rua is a slippery customer.
Feher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Feher lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feher working the head and body with strikes.
Rua is not content to let Feher control the position.
Feher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Feher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Feher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Feher.
Feher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Feher on the ground.
Feher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rua does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Feher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to control here.
Feher wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
Feher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rua wants to control but Feher is keeping busy.
Rua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rua tries to get out of the position.
Feher thows a huge punch but Rua dodges it nicely.
Feher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Feher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rua!
Feher throwing strikes here but Rua is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Feher throws some wild stikes that Rua manages to avoid easily.
Feher looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feher scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Feher wants to control the pace but Rua is squirming around nicely.
Feher working the ground and pound effectively.
Feher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Feher looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Feher working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feher throws some wild stikes that Rua manages to avoid easily.
Feher breaks from Rua's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Feher dominated that round.
That's time! Rua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rua connects with a body shot that sends Feher's belly button to the back.
Feher misses with a double jab
and Rua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Rua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rua.
Feher is rocked!
Rua lands a brutal uppercut that launches Feher off his feet! Feher tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rickson Rua!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braids Assman (ranked 3940 p4p, 4123 weight class) and Arjunn Arjunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braids Assman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arjunn Arjunn's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arjunn Arjunn!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assman shoots in but Arjunn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arjunn misses with a takedown
and Assman counters with a single leg into guard. Arjunn didn't expect that.
Assman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arjunn has control of Assman's left arm, preventing Assman from doing any damage.
Assman is in close to Arjunn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arjunn 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.
Arjunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Assman prevents Arjunn from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assman has gone for a leg lock! Arjunn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Assman's guard.
Arjunn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arjunn throwing strikes but missing.
Arjunn wants to stand and escape but instead Assman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Assman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Assman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arjunn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arjunn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arjunn!
Assman tries to bench press Arjunn off him but Arjunn keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assman is trying to control Arjunn's posture but Arjunn avoids it.
Arjunn wants to take a breather but Assman manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Arjunn.
Assman managing to control the position.
Arjunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Assman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arjunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Assman is retaining full guard.
Arjunn wants to stand but Assman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Assman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Assman is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arjunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Arjunn, not yet.
Arjunn tries to strike from the bottom.
Assman postures up in Arjunn's guard and throws a big left but Arjunn blocks it.
Assman works over Arjunn with some ground and pound from guard.
Assman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Assman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Assman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Assman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Assman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Assman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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 chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Assman cracks Arjunn with a solid left hand.
Arjunn is rocked!
Assman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arjunn is still in real trouble! Can Assman finish him?
Arjunn trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braids Assman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Assman drives through and clinches with Arjunn against the cage.
Arjunn seems to have recovered his senses.
Arjunn is trying to break the clinch but Assman has him pressed against the cage.
Arjunn stops a takedown attempt from Assman.
Assman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arjunn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arjunn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Assman has Arjunn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arjunn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braids Assman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arjunn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arjunn closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arjunn wants a takedown.
Arjunn missing with knees to the body.
Arjunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arjunn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Assman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arjunn clinches.
Assman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arjunn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arjunn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Assman to keep the fight standing.
Assman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arjunn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Assman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arjunn can't break the clinch.
Assman wants a takedown.
Arjunn is pressed up against the cage. Assman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arjunn down to the mat. Arjunn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arjunn darts in and clinches Assman up against the cage.
Arjunn prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Assman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arjunn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Assman wants a takedown but no success here.
Arjunn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Assman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Assman wants a takedown.
Arjunn prevents the takedown attempt.
Arjunn tries to circle away but Assman has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arjunn wants a takedown.
Arjunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Assman avoids it.
Arjunn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arjunn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Assman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arjunn looking to control.
Assman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Assman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arjunn is keeping the position for now.
Arjunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arjunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assman.
Arjunn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Assman throws an elbow that misses. Arjunn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Assman's guard. Nice move by Arjunn!
Assman keeping moving, preventing Arjunn from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Assman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Arjunn dives on top into guard.
Assman trying to keep a closed guard but Arjunn is proving a slippery customer.
Arjunn looking to sit in guard and control but Assman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Assman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arjunn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arjunn Arjunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arjunn throws a series of punches but Assman avoids them all with ease.
Assman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Assman avoids the body shot from Arjunn.
Arjunn blocks a head kick by Assman.
Arjunn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Assman counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjunn shoots in but Assman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assman tries to clinch but Arjunn is having none of it.
Arjunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Assman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arjunn.
Arjunn misses with an uppercut
and Assman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arjunn won't be happy with that.
Arjunn throws Assman to one side and escapes!
Arjunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Assman tries to keep at a distance but Arjunn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arjunn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Assman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arjunn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braids Assman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Assman has gone for a leg lock! Arjunn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Assman's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arjunn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Arjunn is looking to pass into half guard but Assman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Assman is in guard.
Assman throwing strikes but missing.
Assman lands a couple of digs.
Braids Assman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Assman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Assman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Assman throwing strikes but missing.
Arjunn wants to sweep but no luck.
Assman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Assman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Assman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Assman has gone for a leg lock! Arjunn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Assman's guard.
Assman controls Arjunn momentarily but Arjunn frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arjunn postures up.
Arjunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Assman controls Arjunn momentarily but Arjunn frees himself.
Assman is really struggling to control Arjunn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arjunn Arjunn.
I think Arjunn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Arjunn Arjunn!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Arjunn Arjunn!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Arjunn Arjunn!
Arjunn Arjunn wins by unanimous decision!
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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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