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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roland Juarez (ranked 4757 p4p, 5235 weight class) and Chris Sexton (ranked 394 p4p, 416 weight class). Chris Sexton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Sexton!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sexton misses with a takedown attempt - Juarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sexton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juarez misses with a double jab.
Sexton dives in and grabs Juarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juarez pushes down on Sexton's head and hops out.
Sexton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roland Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Sexton.
Juarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Juarez scores with a jab. Sexton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton lunges at Juarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Juarez's hand.
Juarez misses with a two punch combination.
Sexton shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick by Sexton misses
and Juarez counters by moving into the clinch.
Juarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Chris Sexton has been cut.
Juarez blocks a body shot from Sexton.
Juarez landing knees to the head.
Sexton goes for a takedown attempt but Juarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Juarez closes the distance and clinches.
Sexton throws an elbow that misses.
Juarez tries a knee to the head but Sexton blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Juarez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez tries a knee to the head but Sexton blocks it.
Sexton is working Juarez over against the cage.
Juarez misses with a knee strike.
Juarez lands a knee to the head.
Juarez scores with a hook to the body.
Juarez misses with a knee strike.
Sexton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Juarez smiles and moves away.
Sexton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juarez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sexton back to the cage. Juarez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sexton is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sexton moves in looking to clinch but Juarez pushes him off.
Sexton gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Juarez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Juarez.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juarez backwards.
Juarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sexton tries to close the distance and clinch but Juarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juarez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sexton throws a right and a left that Juarez avoids nicely.
Sexton blocks a head kick by Juarez.
Juarez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sexton.
Sexton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juarez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sexton throws a leg kick
and Juarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Chris Sexton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sexton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sexton.
No joy there for Juarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sexton dodges the punch combination from Juarez.
Juarez has Sexton up against the cage in a clinch.
Juarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sexton lands a hook that snaps the head of Juarez backwards.
Sexton goes for a takedown attempt but Juarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Juarez scores with a head kick. Sexton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Juarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Sexton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sexton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Juarez.
Sexton throws a leg kick
and Juarez counters by moving into the clinch.
Juarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sexton can do to turn this around?
Juarez with a knee to the head.
Juarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sexton throws a head punch that misses.
Sexton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Juarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sexton jumps guard but Juarez stands there with Sexton around his waist. Sexton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez crunches a lovely knee into Sexton's ribcage.
Sexton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Juarez avoids it.
Sexton wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez misses with a knee to the head.
Juarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Juarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sexton wants to take the fight to the mat but Juarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roland Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Sexton.
Sexton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Juarez to keep the fight standing.
Sexton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Juarez looking to throw knees to the head but Sexton is blocking nicely.
Juarez scores a nice knee to the body.
Juarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sexton backwards.
Juarez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sexton's face.
Juarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sexton blocks it with crossed arms.
Juarez breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez rushes Sexton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Juarez misses with a knee strike.
Sexton tries to pull guard but Juarez won't allow it.
Juarez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sexton is trying to drag Juarez to the mat but Juarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sexton pushes off an throws an elbow but Juarez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juarez blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sexton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Juarez after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sexton takes an elbow to the temple.
Roland Juarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Juarez looking to throw knees to the head but Sexton is blocking nicely.
Juarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sexton misses with a combination
and Juarez counters with a left and a right that stings Sexton.
Juarez stuffs the takedown.
Juarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Juarez as Sexton shoots in.
Juarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Juarez. No joy for Sexton on that attempt.
Sexton is breathing heavily.
Sexton looks for a takedown but Juarez sprawls well.
Roland Juarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton with a poor takedown
and Juarez moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexton takes an elbow to the temple.
Juarez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sexton's face.
Juarez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sexton's face.
Sexton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Juarez lands an elbow inside that Sexton shrugs off.
Juarez breaks the clinch.
Sexton throws a series of punches but Juarez avoids them all with ease.
Juarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sexton tries to keep at a distance but Juarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sexton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Juarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Sexton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sexton dodges the punch combination from Juarez.
Sexton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sexton with a poor takedown
and Sexton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sexton.
Sexton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roland Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Sexton.
Juarez moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton takes an elbow to the temple.
Sexton looking for a takedown.
Sexton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Juarez has him pressed against the cage.
Sexton misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez scores with a knee to the head.
Sexton tries a body shot but Juarez blocks it.
Sexton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juarez tries a knee to the head but Sexton blocks it.
Juarez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sexton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sexton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Juarez lands a left hand.
Juarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sexton throws a head punch that misses.
Juarez with a knee to the head.
Juarez drops Sexton with a big knee straight up the middle! Sexton is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Sexton is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Juarez slams his shin into Sexton's torso.
Sexton is still on wobbly legs! Can Juarez finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez scores with a three punch combo!
Sexton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sexton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juarez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Juarez rushes Sexton and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Sexton is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Juarez piles on the pressure and Sexton crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Juarez!
In his post fight interview, Roland Juarez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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