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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Linus Cromwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juliano Tavares (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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192 cm
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205 lbs
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185 cm
18
205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Linus Cromwell! 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, Juliano Tavares! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tavares lands a jab. Tavares scores with a three punch combo!
Tavares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Tavares is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cromwell has his takedown stuffed and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut. Tavares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Tavares doesn't manage to clinch there - Cromwell circles away.
Tavares throws a series of punches but Cromwell moves out of range. Tavares leaves Cromwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Cromwell blocks a head kick by Tavares.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tavares's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tavares duly obliges. Tavares lands a slapping body shot.
Cromwell with a lazy takedown attempt and Cromwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linus Cromwell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cromwell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tavares's guard. Tavares wants to stand but Cromwell is controlling the position. Cromwell with a flurry of punches that miss. Cromwell stops Tavares from standing up. Cromwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Tavares is retaining full guard. Cromwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tavares's guard. Tavares kicks off Cromwell and gets to his feet. Cromwell misses with a takedown attempt and Tavares counters with a big head kick but Cromwell shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cromwell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cromwell showed some decent athleticism there. Cromwell wants to free his trapped foot but Tavares is holding on for dear life with his legs. Tavares pushes Cromwell off looking to stand but Cromwell dives back in and keeps control.
Tavares looks gassed! Tavares is staying active underneath Cromwell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cromwell stops Tavares from getting back to his feet.
Cromwell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tavares! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cromwell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tavares in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Tavares takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Tavares takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Cromwell postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Tavares in real trouble here! The ref calls for Tavares to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Linus Cromwell!
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G |
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
55% |
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