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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joana Guerra (ranked 24371 p4p, 4513 weight class) and Brad Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Bell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 cm 24 195 1 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm 25 205 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt Decent boxing Granite chin |
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joana Guerra! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Bell! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good standup being displayed there by Bell as he connects with a hook. Guerra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bell pinned against the cage. Bell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bell. Bell misses with a low kick.
Bell gets caught napping as Guerra dives in and scores a takedown. Bell manages to retain guard. Guerra is breathing heavily. Guerra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Bell wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guerra trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom. Guerra being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bell keeping moving, preventing Guerra from controlling successfully. Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guerra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet. Guerra tries to free his leg and advance position but Bell is retaining full guard. Guerra trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Guerra blocks a head kick by Bell.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Guerra stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet. Guerra fails in his attempt to clinch. Bell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guerra tries to avoid it but Bell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guerra to the ground. Guerra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Joana Guerra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Bell. Bell fails with a takedown attempt. Nice sprawl there from Bell as Guerra shoots in. Bell throws a counter combo. Guerra scores with a takedown into Bell's guard. Bell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guerra is looking to stand up but Bell won't let him. Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Guerra is proving a slippery customer.
Bell wants to control position but Guerra is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Bell here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joana Guerra!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
30% |
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