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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Jacques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asmir Zslevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giorgio Jacques!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asmir Zslevski!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Jacques or perhaps it was just good defense by Zslevski which made him look bad.
Zslevski slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacques, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacques.
Zslevski tries to improve position but can't.
Zslevski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zslevski trying to control from the bottom.
Jacques prevents Zslevski from improving his position.
Zslevski moves into full guard.
Zslevski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacques is one step ahead there.
Jacques throws a big right hand that misses.
Zslevski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacques missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacques trying to control but Zslevski is working from the bottom.
Jacques is really struggling to control Zslevski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jacques trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Zslevski as Jacques shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgio Jacques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacques fails to land the takedown.
Jacques will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zslevski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski 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.
Jacques trying to keep a closed guard but Zslevski is proving a slippery customer.
Zslevski trying to control but Jacques is working from the bottom.
Zslevski looking to pass the guard.
Jacques is trying to control the position but Zslevski postures up.
Zslevski preventing the sweep.
Jacques is working hard here to advance position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zslevski lands a jab to the nose.
Jacques blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacques is breathing heavily.
Zslevski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jacques!
Zslevski goes for an armbar but Jacques turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jacques.
Zslevski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jacques uses it to pass to side control.
Zslevski is trying to control Jacques's posture but Jacques avoids it.
Zslevski is looking to regain half guard here but Jacques keeps moving and retains side control.
Jacques is looking to take a break and control but Zslevski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zslevski is trying to control Jacques's posture but Jacques avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacques laying and praying for a moment but Zslevski takes advantage and regains half guard.
Zslevski is trying to control but can't.
Zslevski is pressing down on Jacques's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jacques has gone for a leg lock! Zslevski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jacques's guard.
Jacques controls Zslevski momentarily but Zslevski frees himself.
Jacques looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zslevski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zslevski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jacques has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zslevski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jacques doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zslevski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asmir Zslevski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jacques fails with the takedown
and Zslevski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zslevski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zslevski motions for Jacques to come forward. Zslevski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacques shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zslevski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacques misses with a takedown attempt
and Zslevski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgio Jacques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zslevski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacques is keeping the position for now.
Zslevski thows a big elbow that misses.
Jacques 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.
Jacques can't keep his opponent in guard - Zslevski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacques wants to control but Zslevski is keeping busy.
Zslevski wants to control but Jacques is keeping him busy.
Jacques tries to get to full guard but Zslevski has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jacques on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zslevski takes a swing at Jacques's ribcage but misses.
Jacques gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zslevski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jacques's guard now.
Jacques keeping moving, preventing Zslevski from controlling successfully.
Zslevski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zslevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacques is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacques tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zslevski advances to half guard.
Jacques avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zslevski.
Zslevski is trying to control the action in half guard but Jacques is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jacques fails with the takedown
and Zslevski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jacques won't be happy with that.
Zslevski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes there by Zslevski.
Jacques manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zslevski is looking to take a break and control but Jacques is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski is pressing down on Jacques's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jacques is holding on for now.
Zslevski is trying to control. Jacques wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jacques is looking for a sweep. Zslevski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacques tries for a takedown but Zslevski circles away easily
and Zslevski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zslevski trying to control but Jacques is working from the bottom.
Zslevski is pushing down on Jacques's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jacques is fighting to maintain full guard but Zslevski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zslevski seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski wants to control but Jacques is keeping him busy.
Zslevski 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.
Jacques is pressing down on Zslevski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jacques controls Zslevski momentarily but Zslevski frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacques escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zslevski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asmir Zslevski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jacques's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zslevski misses with a body shot.
Jacques avoids the body shot from Zslevski.
Zslevski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jacques rather than just go for the knockout.
Jacques tries for a takedown but Zslevski circles away easily
and Zslevski counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zslevski. Jacques does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacques showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zslevski.
Zslevski throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacques misses with a takedown
enabling Zslevski to counter with a crisp jab.
Zslevski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zslevski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Zslevski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jacques is on top in guard.
Jacques throwing strikes but missing.
Zslevski seems keen to control Jacques's posture.
Zslevski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacques can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jacques trying to control but Zslevski is working from the bottom.
Zslevski is trying to control the position but Jacques postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacques stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zslevski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zslevski wants to sweep here but Jacques controlling him for the moment.
Jacques trying to control the position from guard on top but Zslevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zslevski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jacques fails with the takedown
and Zslevski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jacques!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgio Jacques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zslevski goes for an armbar but Jacques turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jacques.
Jacques drops back looking for a leg! Zslevski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zslevski manages to kick Jacques off! Jacques jumps back into Zslevski's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacques preventing the sweep.
Jacquesis looking to pass into half guard but Zslevski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zslevski is in guard.
Zslevski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asmir Zslevski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zslevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacques is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zslevski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jacques is trying to improve his position.
Zslevski trying to control the position but Jacques is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zslevski working the ground and pound.
Jacques prevents Zslevski from moving into mount.
Zslevski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jacques is looking for a sweep.
Zslevski working away.
Jacques is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zslevski off and has taken his back!
Jacques has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zslevski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zslevski turns into Jacques and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asmir Zslevski really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zslevski punishes Jacques's body with a nice straight punch.
Zslevski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacques has his takedown stuffed
and Zslevski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacques tries for a takedown but Zslevski circles away easily
and Zslevski counters with a takedown into side control.
Zslevski trying to control the action but Jacques is working from the bottom.
Jacques gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jacques 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.
Zslevski is trying for a kimura here. Jacques looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zslevski wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Asmir Zslevski!
Asmir Zslevski is the new welterweight champion!
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