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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jairo Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Traven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jairo Aquino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Traven!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquino looks to land a body kick but Traven moved away.
Aquino tries to clinch up.
Aquino tries a head kick but it misses.
Traven checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aquino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Traven closes the distance and clinches.
Traven manages to break the clinch.
Aquino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Traven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aquino wants to get back to striking at distance but Traven won't allow it.
Traven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aquino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Traven clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traven has Aquino pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Traven pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Aquino tumbling to the mat - Traven dives into Aquino's guard.
Traven looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Traven stopping the sweep attempt from Aquino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquino is working hard here to advance position.
Traven controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aquino is striking off his back. Traven thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Traven stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquino wants to control the action here but instead Traven manages to pass to full mount!
Traven goes for an armbar but Aquino turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Aquino.
Traven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aquino is aware though and is defending well.
Traven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aquino defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Traven pulls Aquino in close to prevent any damage.
Traven looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Traven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Traven dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Traven avoids the head kick by Aquino.
Aquino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Traven counters by moving into the clinch.
Aquino is fighting off a takedown attempt but Traven is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aquino to the mat. Aquino regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Aquino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Traven wants to control from the top but Aquino keeps moving.
Traven content to stall in guard here.
Traven stopping the sweep attempt from Aquino.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traven postures up.
Traven slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Traven sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aquino's guard.
Traven is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Traven is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aquino is in trouble now - Traven has advanced to mount!
Traven controlling from mount.
Aquino wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traven controlling from mount.
Traven looking for a guillotine from mount but Aquino is having none of it.
Aquino keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Aquino is trying to stand.
Aquino is trying to escape the mount.
Traven tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aquino is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Traven 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! This is the final round!
Aquino has his takedown stuffed
and Traven counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Traven.
Traven has picked Aquino up - he's going for a ride! Traven dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Robert Traven.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Traven crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aquino - the referee stops the clock and Traven gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aquino. Traven manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Traven takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aquino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Traven steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aquino. That one must have hurt.
Aquino misses with a kick to the body
and Traven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Traven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aquino jumps guard but Traven stands there with Aquino around his waist. Aquino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Aquino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aquino has Traven pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Traven manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jairo Aquino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino is trying to force a seperation but Traven has the dominant position.
Aquino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aquino is trying to force a seperation but Traven has the dominant position.
Traven keeps control of Aquino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aquino is trying to stall.
Aquino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aquino tries to pull guard but Traven holds him up against the cage and eventually Aquino drops back down to his feet.
Traven drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aquino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Traven tries for a takedown but Aquino manages to get underhooks.
Traven has Aquino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aquino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aquino tries to pull guard but Traven holds him up against the cage and eventually Aquino drops back down to his feet.
Traven tries to stall but Aquino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aquino is trying to break the clinch but Traven has him pressed against the cage.
Aquino jumps guard but Traven stands there with Aquino around his waist. Aquino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Traven wants a takedown.
Aquino looking to slow down the pace here.
Traven lands a takedown into guard.
Traven wants to control from the top but Aquino keeps moving.
Traven won't allow Aquino to sweep him here.
Traven slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Traven stopping the sweep attempt from Aquino.
Traven lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jairo Aquino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aquino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Traven.
I've got Traven winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Traven!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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