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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Poohammer (ranked 5182 p4p, 25202 weight class) and Vanderlei Branco (ranked 466 p4p, 507 weight class). The key to victory for Thor Poohammer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Poohammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vanderlei Branco!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poohammer misses with the combination.
Poohammer tries to clinch up but Branco circles away and keeps his distance.
Branco has Poohammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Branco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Branco prevents Poohammer from breaking the clinch.
Poohammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Branco tries to pull guard but Poohammer holds him up against the cage and eventually Branco drops back down to his feet.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Poohammer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thor Poohammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanderlei Branco.
Poohammer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Branco is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco is concentrating on defense, preventing Poohammer from advancing position.
Branco wants to get back to full guard.
Branco looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco actively working from the bottom here.
Poohammer tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Branco.
Branco wants to control but Poohammer is keeping busy.
Poohammer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Poohammer is breathing heavily.
Branco is trying to control but can't.
Branco 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poohammer is keen to just control but Branco is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vanderlei Branco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branco moves into range and clinches up with Poohammer.
Branco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poohammer to keep the fight standing.
Branco successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poohammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poohammer content to stall in guard here.
Poohammer passes Branco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Branco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Branco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Branco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poohammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Branco is tightening it up a little... Poohammer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Poohammer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Poohammer taps out! Nice BJJ there by Branco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vanderlei Branco!
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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
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