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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gessinger Maltz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gessinger Maltz!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maltz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nakamura napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maltz has control of an arm but Nakamura manages to advance to Maltz's back!
Maltz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nakamura's guard. Nice work there by Maltz.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
Maltz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maltz stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Maltz from controlling successfully.
Maltz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maltz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nakamura looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nakamura looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nakamura!
Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maltz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maltz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nakamura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maltz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maltz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakamura manages to get himself to full guard.
Maltz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maltz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nakamura is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maltz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nakamura works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Maltz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakamura is controlling Maltz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nakamura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maltz on the ground.
Maltz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nakamura sees it coming and defends easily.
Maltz trying to control the action but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Maltz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nakamura sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maltz is looking to advance position but Nakamura won't allow it.
Nakamura keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nakamura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakamura.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Maltz from controlling successfully.
Maltz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nakamura kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four 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.
Maltz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maltz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nakamura is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nakamura has escaped and now he's on top!
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Maltz blocks nicely.
Maltz wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura postures up in Maltz's guard and throws a big left but Maltz blocks it.
Maltz being controlled here, momentarily.
Maltz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gessinger Maltz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nakamura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maltz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maltz.
Nakamura moves in looking to clinch but Maltz pushes him off.
Maltz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nakamura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maltz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nakamura won't be happy with that.
Maltz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nakamura is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Maltz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nakamura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maltz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nakamura holds on to Maltz's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura can't do much from the bottom here.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura can't do much from the bottom here.
Maltz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nakamura has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maltz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nakamura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nakamura can't do much from the bottom here.
Maltz tries to score with some ground and pound. Nakamura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Maltz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nakamura, who protects the arm well.
Maltz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nakamura, who protects the arm well.
Maltz is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maltz trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
Maltz wants to control but Nakamura is keeping him busy.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maltz slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Maltz throws a combination that misses
and Nakamura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakamura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maltz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maltz has his foot on Nakamura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakamura works his way back into a safe position though.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura won't allow Maltz to sweep him here.
Nakamura trying to control but Maltz is working from the bottom.
Nakamura is looking to stand up but Maltz won't let him.
Maltz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maltz controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maltz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gessinger Maltz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Maltz is out of range.
Maltz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nakamura as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Maltz.
Maltz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamura darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maltz is looking to improve his position.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Maltz is working from the bottom.
Nakamura seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Maltz wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maltz's head.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maltz wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy.
Maltz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maltz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura trying to control but Maltz is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A lazy left from Nakamura finds it's target.
Nakamura misses with a double jab
and Maltz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Maltz tries to pass.
Maltz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maltz prevents Nakamura from getting back to his feet.
Maltz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nakamura is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nakamura has escaped and now he's on top!
Maltz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maltz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maltz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nakamura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nakamura throws a combination that misses
and Maltz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Maltz is having none of it.
Maltz throws a series of punches but Nakamura avoids them all with ease.
Nakamura wants to clinch up but Maltz keeps it at a distance.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maltz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maltz is defended easily by Nakamura.
Maltz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryu Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maltz counters with a single leg into guard. Nakamura didn't expect that.
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maltz manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maltz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maltz keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Maltz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Maltz keeps moving.
Maltz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gessinger Maltz has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura postures up in Maltz's guard and throws a big left but Maltz blocks it.
Gessinger Maltz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gessinger Maltz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maltz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gessinger Maltz!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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