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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Gervais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Pawlovic (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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204 cm
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300 lbs
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195 cm
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Inexperienced |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Gervais! 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, Mirko Pawlovic! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pawlovic shoots in and drives through. Gervais sprawls well. Gervais loads up on a big right hand but Pawlovic slips the punch. Gervais ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pawlovic moves away. Gervais slaps away a takedown attempt from Pawlovic, before circling back to the center of the mat. Pawlovic shoots for a takedown but Gervais saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ricky Gervais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Pawlovic. Gervais tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gervais throws an overhand right that lands on Pawlovic's shoulder, as Pawlovic tries to avoid the shot. Gervais clinches. Gervais has hold of one of Pawlovic's legs. Pawlovic is fighting the takedown attempt but Gervais gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Pawlovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Pawlovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Pawlovic keeping moving, preventing Gervais from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pawlovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gervais passes easily into side control. Nice work. Gervais has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gervais connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pawlovic taking shots to the head. Gervais looking to secure an arm triangle but Pawlovic defends it well. Gervais wants to finish this one by submission but Pawlovic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gervais. Pawlovic manages to regain half guard. Good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gervais tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pawlovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Gervais is breathing heavily. Gervais is working hard here to advance position. Pawlovic is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gervais is trying to work for a kimura but Pawlovic is defending well.
Pawlovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pawlovic. Pawlovic keeping moving, preventing Gervais from controlling successfully. Pawlovic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gervais! Pawlovic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gervais is looking to get to half guard. Gervais tries to lock up and control but Pawlovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gervais really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pawlovic wants to finish this one by submission but Gervais is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pawlovic. Gervais is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Pawlovic locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gervais is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mirko Pawlovic!
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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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FIGHT
RATING
57% |
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