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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Lucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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183 cm
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175 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
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177 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enrique Rodrigo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Lucho! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lucho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodrigo tries to avoid it but Lucho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodrigo to the ground. Rodrigo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Lucho lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lucho fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Lucho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lucho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Enrique Rodrigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Lucho. Rodrigo doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lucho counters with a single leg into guard. Rodrigo didn't expect that. Rodrigo kicks Lucho off and gets to his feet. Rodrigo with a lazy takedown attempt so Lucho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Rodrigo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucho. Lucho trying to move into half guard but instead Rodrigo has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round. Rodrigo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucho swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lucho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Lucho keeping full guard, as Rodrigo tries to pass. Rodrigo is working hard here to advance position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Lucho tries for a takedown but Rodrigo circles away easily and Rodrigo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lucho keeping full guard, as Rodrigo tries to pass. Rodrigo passes Lucho's left leg - he's now in half guard. Rodrigo trying to pass the guard but Lucho defending well. Rodrigo seems to be working for a kimura but Lucho defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rodrigo trying to mount his opponent but Lucho defends it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rodrigo wants to take a breather but Lucho is having none of it. Lucho wants to get back to his feet. Rodrigo seems to be working for a kimura but Lucho defends the submission attempt. Rodrigo is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lucho closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodrigo did well to prevent Lucho getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rodrigo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Lucho trying to mount his opponent but Rodrigo defends it. Lucho tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rodrigo controls his leg. Lucho stops Rodrigo from getting back to his feet.
Lucho tries to pass to full mount but Rodrigo defends it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anderson Lucho will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lucho with a lazy takedown attempt and Rodrigo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lucho's guard now. Lucho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodrigo is controlling him. Rodrigo passes into half guard. Rodrigo is just content to waste time from the top position. Lucho takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Rodrigo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lucho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lucho has escaped and now he's on top! Lucho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lucho is looking to advance position but Rodrigo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Lucho is breathing heavily. Lucho is squirming around, avoiding Rodrigo's attempts to control the action. You get the feeling that Lucho really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rodrigo forces the positional change into back control. Rodrigo working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rodrigo working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lucho is doing well to defend. Rodrigo seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lucho is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enrique Rodrigo!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
45% |
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