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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pork Rinds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diablo Maradona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pork Rinds has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 cm
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180 lbs
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180 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Very confident |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pork Rinds! 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, Diablo Maradona! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rinds moves out of range of the body kick. Maradona throws an overhand right that lands on Rinds's shoulder, as Rinds tries to avoid the shot. No luck for Rinds with that takedown attempt. Maradona gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Rinds counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rinds. Rinds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maradona is keeping the position for now. Maradona is looking to stand up but Rinds isn't so interested in that idea. Rinds seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Maradona wants to hit a switch here but Rinds passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maradona there! Rinds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maradona on the ground. Rinds breaks from Maradona's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rinds wants to control the pace but Maradona is squirming around nicely. Maradona is trying desperately to improve position. Maradona is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Rinds landing strikes from the mount. Rinds tries to control but Maradona wriggling away. Maradona is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Maradona avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rinds.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Rinds trying to control but he's not successful this time. Maradona tries to hold on but Rinds pushes him away. Rinds landing shots from mount. Maradona wants to control but Rinds is having none of it. Maradona is trying to escape the mount.
Maradona manages to regain half guard. Good work. Rinds stalling away here and it's allowed Maradona to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maradona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rinds defends well. Maradona looks gassed! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Rinds looking to pass the guard. Rinds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rinds trying to control the position from guard on top but Maradona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rinds distracts Maradona with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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. Rinds wants to control from the top but Maradona keeps moving. Rinds wants to get up but he can't break Maradona's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Rinds trying to control the position from guard on top but Maradona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rinds. Rinds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maradona's guard. Rinds showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Maradona working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pork Rinds dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rinds changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maradona looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Rinds trying to control the action but Maradona is working from the bottom. Maradona wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Rinds connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maradona some visible discomfort.
Maradona struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rinds lands a few punches from side control. Maradona trying to control but Rinds flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Maradona is breathing heavily. Rinds has Maradona flattened out and is raining down punches. Maradona breaks Rinds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rinds wants to sweep here but Maradona controlling him for the moment. Rinds pulls Maradona in close to prevent any damage. Rinds on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rinds tries to get out of the position. Rinds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maradona is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maradona stops Rinds from standing up. Maradona throwing strikes from guard but Rinds blocks nicely. Rinds manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rinds pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rinds looking to control and managing it successfully. Maradona regains half guard. Maradona tries to roll over but Rinds keeps him under control. Maradona is not content to let Rinds control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Rinds keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Maradona is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rinds scores with a couple of nice shots. Rinds is controlling the pace.
Rinds is keen to just control but Maradona is a slippery customer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pork Rinds dominated that second round. That's time! Rinds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rinds scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Maradona shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rinds's guard. Maradona won't allow Rinds to sweep him here. Rinds controls Maradona momentarily but Maradona frees himself. Maradona is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Rinds bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maradona's guard. Rinds wants to control from the top but Maradona keeps moving. Maradona takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rinds wanted to stand there but Maradona had control of the position. Maradona tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rinds stands up from guard. Let's bang! Rinds has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Rinds is trying to trip Maradona. He has hold of a leg but Maradona is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rinds persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Rinds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rinds wants to control from the top but Maradona keeps moving. Rinds tries to free his leg and advance position but Maradona is retaining full guard. Rinds trying to control the position from guard on top but Maradona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Pork Rinds just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Maradona shoots in for a takedown but Rinds shows good takedown defense. Rinds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maradona moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rinds stuns Maradona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Maradona gets caught flat footed, as Rinds shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Rinds looking to pass the guard. Maradona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rinds is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rinds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Maradona trying to strike off his back.
Rinds trying to control the position from guard on top but Maradona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rinds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maradona is keeping the position for now.
That's four 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. Maradona wants to sweep here but Rinds controlling him for the moment. Rinds looking to sit in guard and control but Maradona gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Rinds keeping moving, preventing Maradona from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Rinds fails with the takedown. Diablo Maradona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pork Rinds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rinds avoids the head kick by Maradona.
And that's the end of the fight! Pork Rinds showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rinds 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 30:27 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pork Rinds!
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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
RATING
33% |
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