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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 cm
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Jammer! 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, Thiago Gracie! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie regains half guard. Jammer is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jammer tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Jammer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jammer escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jammer! Gracie stops Jammer from passing to mount. Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Jammer seems to be looking for submissions.
Jammer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. Gracie wants to get back to full guard. Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gracie looks gassed! Jammer is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Jammer shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jammer pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Jammer is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jammer wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jammer looking to pass the guard. Jammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gracie keeping full guard, as Jammer tries to pass. Jammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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. Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jammer is aware though and is defending well. Jammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jammer has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted. Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jammer is one step ahead there. Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Jammer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jammer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jammer 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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jammer. Jammer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Jammer is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well. Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Gracie looking for submissions off his back. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie actively working from the bottom here. Jammer passes the guard and advances to mount! Jammer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gracie looks a forlorn figure.
Jammer wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jammer. Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Jammer sits in half guard. Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jammer is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Jammer wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling the position.
Jammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground. Jammer seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt. Gracie makes his way to full guard, as Jammer worked for a kimura.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie is looking for a triangle but Jammer pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Jammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Jammer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gracie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie is staying active underneath Jammer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jammer pulls his head out easily. Jammer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jammer wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jammer. Jimmy Jammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thiago Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown and Jammer moves into the clinch. Jammer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracie regains guard immediately. Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jammer passes into side control.
Jammer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well. Gracie is not content to let Jammer control the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Jammer keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jammer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Gracie actively working from the bottom here. Jammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. Jammer is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jammer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jammer pulls his head out easily. Gracie is looking for a sweep. Jammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Jammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Jammer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jammer is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jammer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Jammer wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. Gracie won't allow Jammer to pass to mount. Gracie looking for submissions off his back. Jammer wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gracie punching from the bottom.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Jammer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gracie taking a breather. Jammer manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Jimmy Jammer showed his dominance in that final round. Well Jammer 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Jammer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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