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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Armani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zura The Shadow Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Armani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zura The Shadow Giant!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Shadow Giant is looking to clinch.
Armani fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Shadow Giant, pushing him back against the cage.
The Shadow Giant wants to break free but Armani has control.
The Shadow Giant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armani just stands there and leans against the cage.
Armani is pressed up against the cage. The Shadow Giant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Armani down to the mat. Armani avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Shadow Giant dives in and grabs Armani's left leg, looking for a takedown. Armani pushes down on The Shadow Giant's head and hops out.
George Armani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zura The Shadow Giant.
Armani is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Shadow Giant's half guard.
Armani scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Armani prevents The Shadow Giant from improving his position.
The Shadow Giant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Armani working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shadow Giant missing with punches from the bottom.
Armani lands strikes from half guard.
The Shadow Giant wants to improve his position but Armani is controlling well.
Armani working the head and body with strikes.
Armani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Shadow Giant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armani lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Shadow Giant is staying active underneath Armani, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Shadow Giant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Shadow Giant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Shadow Giant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Armani connects with a couple of short punches.
Armani is breathing heavily.
The Shadow Giant wants to sweep here but Armani controlling him for the moment.
Armani tries to free his leg and advance position but The Shadow Giant is retaining full guard.
The Shadow Giant working a defensive guard here.
Armani got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Shadow Giant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armani has managed to get both his arms back between The Shadow Giant's legs - danger averted.
The Shadow Giant working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Armani has passed into half guard!
Armani is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Shadow Giant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armani.
The Shadow Giant wants to get back to full guard.
The Shadow Giant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Armani's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Armani's back!
Armani staying busy and making it hard for The Shadow Giant to control.
Armani trying to control the hands but The Shadow Giant breaks the grip.
The Shadow Giant misses with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Shadow Giant lands strikes to the head.
The Shadow Giant tries to get the hooks in deep but Armani pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armani defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of The Shadow Giant's arms.
Armani can't escape the position.
The Shadow Giant is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Armani defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armani trying to control the hands but The Shadow Giant breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Armani dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Shadow Giant has his takedown stuffed
and Armani counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The Shadow Giant!
Armani throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The Shadow Giant manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The Shadow Giant wants to improve his position but Armani is controlling well.
The Shadow Giant trying to control from the bottom.
The Shadow Giant is trying to stand up here but Armani is controlling him well.
Armani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Shadow Giant is looking to control Armani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Shadow Giant avoid being mounted?
Armani prevents The Shadow Giant from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shadow Giant is looking to control Armani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Shadow Giant avoid being mounted?
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Armani shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Armani looks to land a strike but The Shadow Giant avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The Shadow Giant trying to keep a closed guard but Armani is proving a slippery customer.
The Shadow Giant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armani is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Shadow Giant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Shadow Giant wants to stand up but Armani is controlling him.
Armani won't allow The Shadow Giant to sweep him here.
The Shadow Giant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armani won't allow The Shadow Giant to sweep him here.
Armani landing with the ground and pound.
Armani preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armani postures up in The Shadow Giant's guard and throws a big left but The Shadow Giant blocks it.
The Shadow Giant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armani is one step ahead there.
The Shadow Giant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Armani blocks a head kick by The Shadow Giant.
Armani stuffs the takedown attempt from The Shadow Giant. The Shadow Giant gets slowly back to his feet.
The Shadow Giant fails with the takedown
and Armani counters with a single leg into guard. The Shadow Giant didn't expect that.
George Armani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zura The Shadow Giant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armani trying to control but The Shadow Giant is working from the bottom.
The Shadow Giant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armani is one step ahead there.
Armani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Shadow Giant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Shadow Giant trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The Shadow Giant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Shadow Giant looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Armani dominated that second round.
That's time! Armani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Armani checks a low kick from The Shadow Giant.
The Shadow Giant leaves Armani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Shadow Giant with a poor takedown
and Armani counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Shadow Giant's guard now.
Armani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Shadow Giant wants to sweep here but Armani controlling him for the moment.
The Shadow Giant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Shadow Giant is trying to control. Armani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shadow Giant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Armani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Shadow Giant.
The Shadow Giant wants to take a breather but Armani is having none of it.
Armani landing a few short strikes.
The Shadow Giant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Shadow Giant wants to free his trapped foot but Armani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Armani striking from half guard on the bottom.
George Armani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Shadow Giant blocks the strikes from Armani.
Armani blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Shadow Giant.
The Shadow Giant is looking to take a break and control but Armani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Armani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Shadow Giant.
The Shadow Giant tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Shadow Giant tries to work over Armani's front leg with a kick but Armani checks it.
The Shadow Giant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Shadow Giant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armani.
The Shadow Giant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armani with a poor takedown
and The Shadow Giant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Armani's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Armani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Shadow Giant scoring with some ground and pound.
The Shadow Giant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armani wants to sweep here but The Shadow Giant controlling him for the moment.
The Shadow Giant trying to control but Armani is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armani wants to sweep here but The Shadow Giant controlling him for the moment.
The Shadow Giant trying to control but Armani is working from the bottom.
Armani wants to sweep here but The Shadow Giant controlling him for the moment.
The Shadow Giant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armani is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Shadow Giant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zura The Shadow Giant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Armani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Armani stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zura The Shadow Giant.
Well Armani has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Armani!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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