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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between bob sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Rudirez (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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185 cm
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170 lbs
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178 cm
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, bob sheen! 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, Marco Rudirez! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rudirez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. sheen wants to stand up but Rudirez is controlling him. Rudirez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Rudirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from sheen. sheen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
sheen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. bob sheen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rudirez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rudirez staying calm. sheen prevents Rudirez from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rudirez tries for a kimura but sheen is defending well. sheen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Rudirez taking a break here but sheen is having none of it and regains half guard. Rudirez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for sheen! Rudirez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But sheen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from sheen! Rudirez looks gassed! Rudirez tries to land a sweep but no joy. sheen is looking to stand up but Rudirez won't let him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rudirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rudirez is trying to control the position but sheen postures up. Rudirez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. sheen wants to stand but Rudirez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Rudirez controlling the position. sheen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. sheen preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Rudirez clinches up against the cage. sheen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Rudirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A choreographed right hand from sheen misses the target. sheen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. sheen throws a nice looking combination but Rudirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rudirez avoids the body shot from sheen.
sheen throws a right hand that Rudirez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rudirez also avoids with ease. Rudirez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from sheen.
sheen misses with a body shot.
sheen looks to land a combination but Rudirez avoids it well. sheen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
sheen throws a sloppy head kick and Rudirez moves out of range easily. Some wild striking there from sheen.
sheen misses with a straight right. Rudirez tries to clinch but sheen moves out of range. sheen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
sheen misses with a series of wild punches.
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. sheen looks to clinch and Rudirez moves into the clinch. Rudirez breaks the clinch.
bob sheen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rudirez throws a half hearted mid kick. sheen throws a head kick that misses. sheen closes the distance but Rudirez moves to the side and Rudirez counters with a single leg into guard. sheen didn't expect that. Rudirez pushes down on sheen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rudirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so sheen is just riding it out for now. Rudirez eventually gives up the hold. Rudirez wants to take a breather but sheen is having none of it. Rudirez wants to free his trapped foot but sheen is holding on for dear life with his legs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Rudirez dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rudirez instigates a clinch. Rudirez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed sheen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! sheen has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Rudirez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. sheen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Rudirez working for the choke. sheen trying to get back to his feet but Rudirez is in full control for now. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. sheen showing good submission defense here.
sheen showing good submission defense here.
Rudirez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. sheen is defending well though. Rudirez let's go of the attempt for now. Rudirez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. sheen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften sheen for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rudirez is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and sheen taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Rudirez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Rudirez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
45% |
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