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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Flores (ranked 2342 p4p, 1015 weight class) and Elix Juarez (ranked 290 p4p, 142 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elix Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores tries to sprawl but Juarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Juarez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Freaky Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Flores is defending against the submission attempts here by Juarez.
Flores tries to kick Juarez off but Juarez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Juarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flores has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flores is concentrating on defense, preventing Juarez from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores is defending against the submission attempts here by Juarez.
Juarez is thwarting Flores's attempts to control the position.
Juarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Flores is defending against the submission attempts here by Juarez.
Juarez is looking for a kimura but Flores is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Juarez to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores is looking to control Juarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flores avoid being mounted?
Flores is controlling Juarez's trapped leg to prevent Juarez from advancing to side control.
Juarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juarez prevents Flores from improving his position.
Juarez 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez trying to pass the guard but Flores defending well.
Flores on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flores tries to get out of the position.
Flores trying to control here.
Flores definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flores is looking to improve his position.
Flores knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juarez on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Juarez is keen to just control but Flores is a slippery customer.
Juarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flores works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juarez trying to control but Flores is working from the bottom.
Juarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flores looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flores looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flores!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elix Juarez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Juarez avoids a kick to the body.
And Juarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Flores pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Juarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Flores defends well and Juarez ends up having to push Flores into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Juarez shoots in and drives through. Flores sprawls well.
Flores throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flores sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juarez somewhat.
Antonio Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elix Juarez.
Juarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juarez is looking to clinch.
Flores half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Juarez fails to land the takedown.
Juarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Juarez's head.
Juarez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flores is trying to maintain the position but Juarez is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez is looking for a kimura but Flores is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Juarez to get the leverage.
Flores is trying is best to control the position here.
Flores continues to stall.
Juarez 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.
Juarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flores is looking for a sweep. Juarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elix Juarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flores is trying to control but can't.
Flores missing with punches from the bottom.
Juarez is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores tries to get to full guard but Juarez has control of the leg.
Juarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flores defends it well.
Flores has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juarez is working away from the top position though.
Flores is trying to stand up here but Juarez is controlling him well.
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.
Juarez looking for a submission but Flores manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Juarez forces his way into half guard.
Flores trying to hold on to Juarez's head to control him but Juarez postures up.
Flores is trying to stand up here but Juarez is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flores trying to hold on to Juarez's head to control him but Juarez postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elix Juarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Flores keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Flores throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Juarez's head.
It looks like Elix Juarez has been cut.
Juarez avoids the body shot from Flores.
Juarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flores sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juarez somewhat.
Flores stuffs the takedown.
Flores ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juarez moves away.
Juarez with the counter takedown but Flores avoids it easily.
Juarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flores defends it nicely.
Antonio Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elix Juarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Flores. No joy for Juarez on that attempt.
Flores gets caught flat footed, as Juarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Juarez stopping the sweep attempt from Flores.
Flores is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Juarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flores pulls his head out easily.
Flores takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Flores is looking for a kimura but Juarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flores to get the leverage.
Flores seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Juarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flores trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez is pressing down on Flores's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Juarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flores is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Flores wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flores wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Flores 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.
Flores sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Juarez doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Flores 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 Juarez - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Elix Juarez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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