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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poritambe Munduruku (ranked 4770 p4p, 7465 weight class) and Eric Genova (ranked 534 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Poritambe Munduruku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Genova!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munduruku misses with a body punch
and Genova counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Munduruku gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Genova is looking to break free of the clinch but Munduruku has double underhooks.
Genova tries to score a body lock takedown but Munduruku shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Munduruku has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Genova clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Genova is trying to shake Munduruku off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Munduruku won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Munduruku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Genova did well to prevent Munduruku getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munduruku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Genova gets back to full guard.
Munduruku knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Genova on the ground.
Genova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Genova 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.
Munduruku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Genova will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genova is looking for a triangle but Munduruku pushes his legs off easily.
Genova working a defensive guard here.
Munduruku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Genova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Munduruku manages to get himself to full guard.
Genova decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Munduruku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Genova looks for a takedown but Munduruku sprawls well.
Genova fails with the takedown
and Munduruku decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Genova's guard.
Genova pushes Munduruku off and scrambles back to his feet.
Poritambe Munduruku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Genova.
Genova looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munduruku moves into the clinch.
Genova decides to pull guard.
Munduruku prevents Genova from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munduruku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munduruku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Munduruku looking to pass the guard.
Genova wants to sweep here but Munduruku controlling him for the moment.
Genova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munduruku's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genova being controlled here momentarily.
Munduruku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Genova is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munduruku wants to control but Genova passes easily into half guard.
Genova 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 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.
Munduruku has his hands clasped together around Genova's back. He's all about the action.
Genova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Genova dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Genova moves into the clinch.
Munduruku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munduruku gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Genova gets full guard.
Genova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munduruku defends it easily.
Munduruku scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Munduruku lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eric Genova has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munduruku throws an elbow that misses. Genova uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Munduruku's guard. Nice move by Genova!
Munduruku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Genova is looking to stand up but Munduruku won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genova stands up and waves to Munduruku to follow him.
Genova shoots in for a takedown but Munduruku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Genova moves into the clinch.
Munduruku changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Genova fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Genova is defended easily by Munduruku.
Munduruku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Genova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Munduruku misses with a two punch combination.
Genova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Munduruku. No joy for Genova on that attempt.
Poritambe Munduruku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Genova.
Genova is breathing heavily.
Munduruku tries to clinch up but Genova circles away and keeps his distance.
Genova dives in and grabs Munduruku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Munduruku pushes down on Genova's head and hops out.
Munduruku is looking to counter the offense by Genova and move into the clinch.
Genova shoots in for a takedown but Munduruku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munduruku rushes Genova and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Genova has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Munduruku uses from the top position.
Genova trying to keep a closed guard but Munduruku is proving a slippery customer.
Munduruku looking to pass the guard.
Genova is trying to control the position but Munduruku postures up.
Munduruku stands up over Genova, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Munduruku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Munduruku content to stall in guard here.
Munduruku distracts Genova with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munduruku seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Munduruku postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Munduruku connects with a couple of short punches.
Munduruku throwing strikes from guard but Genova blocks nicely.
Munduruku keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Genova's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Munduruku postures up.
Munduruku stands up over Genova, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Munduruku landing with the ground and pound.
Munduruku looking to sit in guard and control but Genova gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Munduruku keeping moving, preventing Genova from controlling successfully.
Genova trying to stand up but can't free himself from Munduruku's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Genova wants to control from the top but Munduruku keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poritambe Munduruku dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Munduruku has closed the distance and engaged Genova in a clinch.
Genova prevents the takedown attempt.
Munduruku prevents Genova from breaking the clinch.
Munduruku is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Genova can't fight it off and eventually Munduruku manages to take the fight to the floor. Genova looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Genova managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Munduruku manages to get himself to full guard.
Munduruku is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munduruku on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Munduruku tries to get out of the position.
Genova throwing strikes but missing.
Munduruku wants to improve his position but instead Genova has moved into half guard.
Genova trying to control from half guard but Munduruku is working away.
That's two 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.
Munduruku missing with punches from the bottom.
Genova trying to control from half guard but Munduruku is working away.
Munduruku trying to control but Genova postures up.
Genova wants to control but Munduruku is keeping him busy.
Genova might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Munduruku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Munduruku is trying to maintain the position but Genova is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Poritambe Munduruku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munduruku moves into the clinch.
Munduruku can't find room to land a body shot as Genova controls the action.
Genova prevents a body shot from Munduruku.
Munduruku gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Genova regains guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Genova looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Munduruku has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Munduruku postures up in Genova's guard and throws a big left but Genova blocks it.
Genova keeping moving, preventing Munduruku from controlling successfully.
Munduruku postures up.
Munduruku works over Genova with some ground and pound from guard.
Genova controls Munduruku momentarily but Munduruku frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munduruku trying to control but Genova is working from the bottom.
Genova working a defensive guard here.
Munduruku trying to control but Genova is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Genova fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Genova throws a sloppy head kick and Munduruku moves out of range easily.
Munduruku moves into the clinch successfully.
Munduruku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Genova.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poritambe Munduruku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Munduruku 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poritambe Munduruku!
Eric Genova spoke after the fight, saying 'Poop'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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