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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ripp Arrm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren has chosen Where Eagles Dare -- Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Lewis Warren will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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192 lbs
18 - 3 - 1 |
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190 cm
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196 lbs
14 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ripp Arrm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lewis Warren!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren throws a head kick but Arrm moves out of range.
Arrm misses with a body shot.
Arrm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arrm misses with a looping left.
Arrm decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Arrm controlling the pace.
Arrm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Warren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arrm prevents Warren from standing back up.
Warren wants to improve his position but Arrm is controlling well.
Warren is staying active underneath Arrm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrm is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Warren is squirming around, avoiding Arrm's attempts to control the action.
Arrm controlling the pace for now.
Warren tries to hold on but Arrm pushes him away.
Arrm tries to control but Warren wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Warren is trying desperately to improve position.
Arrm trying to control but Warren is having none of it.
Warren tries to reverse the position but Arrm maintains control.
Arrm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Arrm looking to finish Warren with some ground and pound. This is bad for Warren!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrm controlling from the full mount.
Arrm thowing shots but they're missing.
Arrm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Warren can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Warren wants to control but Arrm is having none of it.
Arrm controlling the position easily from mount.
Arrm wants to control the pace but Warren is squirming around nicely.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ripp Arrm just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Warren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warren scores with a push kick.
Lewis Warren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arrm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ripp Arrm dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Warren lands with a good body shot.
Arrm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arrm gets a takedown into half guard.
Arrm prevents Warren from standing back up.
Warren moves into full guard.
Arrm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arrm throws and elbow that misses. Warren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Arrm's guard. Nice move by Warren!
Warren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrm working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Warren has passed into half guard!
Arrm wants to get back to full guard but Warren has mounted him!
Arrm tries to lock up and control but Warren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arrm is controlling an arm, preventing Warren from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Warren controlling from the full mount.
Arrm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Warren trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arrm controls the position.
Warren wants to control the pace but Arrm is squirming around nicely.
Arrm working to try and regain half guard.
Arrm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren trying to control but Arrm is having none of it.
Arrm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warren is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Arrm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Warren. That one must have hurt.
Warren scores with a one two! Arrm had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Warren misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warren.
A head kick from Warren lands but Arrm takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warren.
Arrm misses with a leg kick
and Warren counters with an outside leg kick.
Arrm throws a leg kick which misses Warren's front leg but catches the back leg as Warren tries to avoid it.
Warren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lewis Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Arrm with that takedown attempt.
Arrm misses with a takedown attempt - Warren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arrm misses with a hook.
Warren thows a leg kick but Arrm checks it
and Arrm counters with a good, hard body kick but Warren shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Warren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arrm throws a leg kick
and Warren counters with a head kick. That will keep Arrm thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick from Warren lands but Arrm takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Arrm misses
and Warren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arrm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warren.
Warren misses the body punch
and Arrm counters with a nice body shot.
Arrm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Warren throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arrm.
Warren slips under a jab from Arrm.
Arrm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arrm somewhat.
An inside leg kick lands from Arrm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren throws a head kick that misses.
Warren explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Warren just misses with a punch to the body.
Arrm misses with a shot to the body
and Warren counters with a nice leg kick.
Arrm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Lewis Warren has been cut.
Arrm doesn't manage to clinch there - Warren circles away.
Warren throws a lazy head kick
and Arrm counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Arrm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arrm scores with a hook.
Warren throws a head kick that half lands.
Warren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arrm blocks a head kick by Warren.
Warren cracks a nice hook into Arrm's ribs.
Arrm misses with a leg kick
and Warren counters with a nice uppercut.
Warren just misses with a punch to the body.
Arrm feints and then cracks Warren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Warren down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Arrm. Warren does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Arrm does no damage.
Arrm blocks a head kick by Warren.
Warren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arrm rather than just go for the knockout.
Warren throws a lazy body kick
and Arrm counters with a head kick.
Arrm scores with a three punch combo!
Crunch! Warren slams his shin into Arrm's torso.
Arrm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arrm clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Arrm.
Warren prevents a body shot from Arrm.
Warren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warren throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arrm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warren.
Warren checks a leg kick.
Arrm scores with a decent looking hook.
Warren slaps away a takedown attempt from Arrm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Warren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arrm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arrm avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arrm throws out a loose jab but Warren uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ripp Arrm did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Lewis Warren's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arrm avoids the head kick by Warren.
Warren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arrm.
Good exchange - Warren coming out on top.
Warren throws a body punch but Arrm moves out of range.
Arrm throws a big shot that misses.
Arrm tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrm lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arrm misses with a hook to the body
and Warren counters with a big head kick but Arrm shrugs it off.
Arrm thows a leg kick but Warren checks it
and Warren counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arrm's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrm throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Arrm misses with the combination.
Arrm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arrm throws a lazy right hand but Warren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arrm manages to avoid it.
Warren takes a swing at Arrm's ribcage but misses.
Arrm misses with a straight left.
Warren checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Warren throws a head kick but Arrm moves out of range.
Warren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arrm can pounce on him.
Arrm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Warren is out of range and Arrm settles back down.
Arrm scores with a nice head shot.
Warren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warren lands a jab to Arrm's midsection.
Arrm tries to clinch but Warren is having none of it.
Arrm punishes Warren's body with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Warren - that will leave a mark!
Arrm shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arrm trying to control the action but Warren is working from the bottom.
Arrm wants to advance to full mount but Warren doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Warren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Warren keeping full guard, as Arrm tries to pass.
Arrm trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arrm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Warren wants to sweep here but Arrm controlling him for the moment.
Arrm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ripp Arrm had his way with Lewis Warren in that round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Warren's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Arrm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arrm's sensitive parts.
Warren avoids a kick to the body.
Arrm gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Warren finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Arrm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warren manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Arrm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arrm throws a looping overhand right but Warren ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren loads up on a big right hand but Arrm slips the punch.
Arrm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arrm tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arrm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Warren ducks under a wild hook from Arrm.
A jab from Warren misses.
Lewis Warren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arrm drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arrm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arrm postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Warren is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Arrm, into his guard.
Warren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren passes Arrm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arrm is trying to get back to full guard.
Arrm is refusing to be controlled, as Warren sits in half guard.
Arrm trying to control but Warren postures up.
Arrm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arrm.
Warren is fighting to break Arrm's control of his arms but Arrm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ripp Arrm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrm looking to control.
Arrm controlling Warren's posture.
Lewis Warren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arrm wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Warren is now in half guard.
Arrm wants to improve his position but Warren is controlling well.
Arrm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Warren wants to stand but Arrm has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arrm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Warren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Warren passes Arrm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arrm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arrm is pressing down on Warren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Warren stopping the sweep attempt from Arrm.
Ripp Arrm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lewis Warren.
I think Arrm has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:47
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ripp Arrm!
Ripp Arrm retains his middleweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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