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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Sorvino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris - Move Bitch. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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185 cm
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernard Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Sorvino!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Sorvino shoots in.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Sorvino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones throws a right and a left that Sorvino avoids nicely.
Jones throws a right hand that Sorvino ducks under and follows up with a left that Sorvino also avoids with ease.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sorvino moves away.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a right hand that Sorvino ducks under and follows up with a left that Sorvino also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sorvino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones shoots and misses
and Sorvino counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorvino stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Sorvino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sorvino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sorvino drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Sorvino off! Sorvino jumps back into Jones's guard.
Sorvino 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.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sorvino on the ground.
Sorvino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sorvino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sorvino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sorvino 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.
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.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sorvino is trying to get back to half guard.
Sorvino manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sorvino prevents Jones from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorvino 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.
Jones is looking to escape.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Sorvino is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Sorvino seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Sorvino seems to be looking for submissions.
Sorvino is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Sorvino is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Sorvino is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones pushes Sorvino off and gets back to his feet.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sorvino decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Sorvino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sorvino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sorvino sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sorvino actively working from the bottom here.
Sorvino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Sorvino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones wants to stand up but Sorvino has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sorvino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sorvino looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the pace.
Sorvino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sorvino tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Sorvino fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but Sorvino won't let him.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sorvino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorvino looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Sorvino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sorvino is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sorvino is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Sorvino 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.
Sorvino is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jones to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Sorvino is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Sorvino's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sorvino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand but Sorvino is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sorvino looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Paul Sorvino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sorvino gets back to full guard.
Sorvino is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Sorvino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Sorvino moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sorvino decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Sorvino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sorvino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sorvino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sorvino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones wants to stand but Sorvino is controlling the position.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorvino drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Sorvino off! Sorvino jumps back into Jones's guard.
Sorvino drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sorvino as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jones screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sorvino! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Paul Sorvino!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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