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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Chupacabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guns comes into the arena with diamonds and guns blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 cm
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150 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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176 cm
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155 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rudi Guns! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Chupacabra! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Guns shoots in for a takedown but Chupacabra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Chupacabra slips a straight right by Guns. Guns fails to land the takedown. Chupacabra takes a swing at Guns's ribcage but misses.
Chupacabra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Chupacabra is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Chupacabra is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Chupacabra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guns's head. Guns moves into full guard.
Guns looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Chupacabra trying to control but Guns is working from the bottom. Guns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Chupacabra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chupacabra with a flurry of punches that miss. Guns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Guns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Chupacabra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guns swivels though and keeps the full guard. Chupacabra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Chupacabra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Chupacabra wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving. Chupacabra with a flurry of punches that miss.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guns closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Chupacabra is looking to escape. Guns trying to control from half guard but Chupacabra is working away.
Chupacabra makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Guns shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chupacabra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Guns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Chupacabra is letting Guns control him for a moment. Guns postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Guns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Chupacabra tries to escape but Guns is in control.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Guns tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. An elbow from Guns crashes against the mat.
Guns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Guns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Chupacabra is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Chupacabra is trying to escape the position but Guns is controlling the position. Guns is looking to take a break and control but Chupacabra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Chupacabra is pushing Guns's head away, looking to escape. Guns manages to hold on to the position though. Guns sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chupacabra is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chupacabra is trying to get back to his feet. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Chupacabra tries to clinch but Guns is having none of it. Chupacabra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Guns looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Guns is working for a kimura but Chupacabra is defending it quite comfortably.
Chupacabra wants to stand back up but Guns manages to pass into side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns dominated that round. That's time! Guns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Guns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chupacabra is trying to defend but Guns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Chupacabra is staying active underneath Guns, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Guns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chupacabra's head.
Guns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chupacabra has managed to free his arm - good work. Chupacabra looks like he's trying to stand up.
Guns is looking to take a break and control but Chupacabra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Guns works his way into full mount!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Guns is landing with some decent strikes but Chupacabra is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Guns wants to take his opponent's back but Chupacabra doesn't allow it. Chupacabra is squirming around, avoiding Guns's attempts to control the action. Chupacabra is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Guns is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chupacabra to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chupacabra shrugs it off. Chupacabra is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Guns jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chupacabra manages to avoid the submission attempt. Chupacabra is trying to get back to his feet.
 That's two 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Guns trying to control the action but Chupacabra is working from the bottom.
Guns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Guns tries for a kimura but Chupacabra is defending well. Guns is looking to take a break and control but Chupacabra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Chupacabra wants to get back to his feet.
Guns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chupacabra has escaped the position, nice work there. Chupacabra is trying to get back to his feet. Chupacabra is breathing heavily.
 That's four 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.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Guns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Chupacabra counter with a right hand. Guns shoots and misses
and Chupacabra counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guns won't be happy with that. Chupacabra in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Chupacabra working the strikes but Guns uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Guns trying to control here.
Chupacabra is keen to just control but Guns is a slippery customer. Guns moves into full guard.
Guns trying to keep a closed guard but Chupacabra is proving a slippery customer.
Chupacabra looking to pass the guard. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rudi Guns will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chupacabra throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range.
Guns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Guns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chupacabra sees it coming and defends easily. Chupacabra is trying to stand back up but Guns is controlling him
Guns looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Guns missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Guns trying to control from half guard but Chupacabra is working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chupacabra pushes Guns off and gets back to his feet. Guns has his takedown stuffed and Chupacabra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guns thinking.
Guns scores with a takedown into Chupacabra's guard. Chupacabra is looking to stand up but Guns isn't so interested in that idea. Guns passes easily into side control. Nice work. Guns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chupacabra keeps working.
Guns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Chupacabra is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Guns is controlling him well. Guns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chupacabra keeps working. Chupacabra is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Guns is controlling him well.
Guns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Guns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chupacabra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Guns tries to advance to mount but can't.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Chupacabra wants to get back to his feet but Guns drags him back down. Guns trying to control the action but Chupacabra is working from the bottom. Guns is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chupacabra is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Chupacabra is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Guns asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Guns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chupacabra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Chupacabra tries to escape but Guns is in control.
 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. Guns content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Guns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chupacabra has escaped the position, nice work there. Guns lands a decent elbow from side control. Chupacabra wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Guns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Chupacabra is trying to escape and get back to his feet. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns clearly takes that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Guns staying out of range there. Guns fails with the takedown and Guns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Guns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chupacabra counters by moving into the clinch. Chupacabra prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him. Guns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chupacabra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guns decides to pull guard.
Guns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chupacabra is aware though and is defending well. Guns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chupacabra is one step ahead there. Chupacabra throwing strikes from guard but Guns blocks nicely.
Guns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chupacabra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chupacabra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Guns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Chupacabra looking to sit in guard and control but Guns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Guns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Guns forces his way into half guard. Guns trying to control the action but Chupacabra is working from the bottom. Guns wants to pass the guard but Chupacabra is defending well. Chupacabra pushes Guns off looking to stand but Guns dives back in and keeps control.
 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. Guns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guns closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Guns is looking for a kimura but Chupacabra is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guns to get the leverage.
Chupacabra kicks Guns off and gets back to his feet. Guns has his takedown stuffed letting Chupacabra counter with a right hand.
Guns feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Guns prevents Chupacabra from getting back to his feet. Guns passes into half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Chupacabra tries to kick Guns off but Guns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Guns works his foot free and advances to mount. Guns takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Chupacabra is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Guns has managed to slip his arm under Chupacabra's chin. This could be all over... yep, Chupacabra is tapping out! Submission win for Guns.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rudi Guns! Rudi Guns retains his featherweight title!
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