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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emerson comes into the arena with Laurent Wolf - No Stress blaring out of the sound system. Garcia has chosen Essentials Feat J2K & Dynasty - as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
6 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Emerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emerson as he avoids it easily.
Emerson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emerson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garcia's half guard.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Emerson is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emerson works his way into full mount!
Garcia is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Emerson has taken his back.
Emerson controlling well, preventing Garcia from escaping the position.
Garcia turns into Emerson and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Emerson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Emerson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Emerson has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emerson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emerson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Emerson advances position into side control!
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Garcia!
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Emerson has a good base and remains in mount.
Emerson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Emerson has control of Garcia's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Garcia regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Emerson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Garcia is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Garcia and Emerson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Emerson trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Emerson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Garcia gets full guard.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emerson defends it easily.
Emerson wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Garcia has an active guard here but Emerson has managed to pass into half guard.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia looks gassed!
Emerson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
Emerson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Garcia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Emerson working for a guillotine from mount but Garcia is in no mood to give up.
Garcia sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Emerson is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Emerson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from Emerson. Emerson gets slowly back to his feet.
Emerson looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Emerson looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Emerson pushes him off.
Emerson lands a really nice looking cross but Garcia seems unphased.
Garcia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Emerson finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcia's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emerson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Emerson misses with a double jab.
Garcia tries to clinch but Emerson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Emerson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Emerson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Emerson trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
Emerson works his way into side control.
Garcia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emerson pulls his head out easily.
Emerson trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emerson pulls his head out easily.
Emerson works his way into side control.
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Emerson's best efforts.
Emerson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Garcia.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Emerson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garcia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Emerson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.
Garcia stops Emerson from passing to mount.
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Emerson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Emerson trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
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.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emerson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Emerson is working for a guillotine from mount but Garcia frees his head quite easily.
Garcia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emerson pulls his head out easily.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Emerson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Garcia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gabriel Emerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emerson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Emerson keeps moving and retains side control.
Garcia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Emerson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Emerson blocks the strikes from Garcia.
Emerson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garcia!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emerson wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Emerson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garcia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garcia shrugs it off.
Emerson prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.
Garcia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emerson pulls his head out easily.
Garcia is not content to let Emerson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emerson pulls his head out easily.
Emerson blocks the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Emerson has control of the leg.
Emerson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Emerson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emerson pulls his head out easily.
Garcia is defending against the submission attempts here by Emerson.
Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Emerson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia has his foot on Emerson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emerson works his way back into a safe position though.
Emerson pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boris Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emerson is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emerson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Emerson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Emerson's back!
Garcia somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Gabriel Emerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emerson 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Emerson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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