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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arsen Ecxaem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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267 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Arsen Ecxaem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ecxaem throws a series of punches but Almeida moves out of range.
Almeida looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ecxaem tries to clinch but Almeida is having none of it.
Ecxaem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ecxaem tries to clinch but Almeida moves out of range.
Ecxaem wants to clinch.
Ecxaem feints and as Almeida raises his hands in defense, Ecxaem changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ecxaem drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Almeida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ecxaem has Almeida in his guard.
Ecxaem is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecxaem has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Arsen Ecxaem wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ecxaem is looking to clinch.
Ecxaem doesn't manage to clinch there - Almeida circles away.
Ecxaem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Almeida's waist but Almeida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ecxaem off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ecxaem shoots in and bounces Almeida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ecxaem not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ecxaem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ecxaem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ecxaem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ecxaem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ecxaem trying to control but Almeida is working from the bottom.
Ecxaem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ecxaem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ecxaem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ecxaem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ecxaem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecxaem seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ecxaem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ecxaem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ecxaem thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Ecxaem trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ecxaem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Almeida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ecxaem trying to control but Almeida is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ecxaem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ecxaem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ecxaem is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arsen Ecxaem dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ecxaem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Almeida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ecxaem somewhat.
Ecxaem drives through with a takedown into guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ecxaem here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ecxaem passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ecxaem is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Almeida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecxaem in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Almeida is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arsen Ecxaem!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
80% |
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