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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gandalf Mithrandir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedrinho Matador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pedrinho Matador enters the cage!
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219 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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188 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gandalf Mithrandir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedrinho Matador!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matador shoots in looking for a takedown. Mithrandir tries to sprawl out of it but Matador keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mithrandir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mithrandir wants to clinch up but Matador keeps it at a distance.
Mithrandir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matador, pushing him back against the cage.
Mithrandir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mithrandir keeps the fight on the outside.
Gandalf Mithrandir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mithrandir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Pedrinho Matador has been cut.
Matador has a takedown stuffed.
Matador wants to land a leg kick but Mithrandir is out of range.
Mithrandir has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matador is looking to break free of the clinch but Mithrandir has double underhooks.
Matador has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mithrandir is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gandalf Mithrandir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedrinho Matador.
Matador trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Mithrandir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithrandir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mithrandir tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matador counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mithrandir looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matador is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mithrandir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matador.
Mithrandir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matador wants to advance to full mount but Mithrandir doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Matador has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matador looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithrandir is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The referee calls for Mithrandir to work.
Matador fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matador tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matador fails to pull guard.
Mithrandir lands an elbow just above Matador 's eye.
Matador tries to pull guard but Mithrandir won't allow it.
Matador wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mithrandir has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mithrandir.
Mithrandir lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mithrandir breaks from the clinch.
Matador blocks a head kick by Mithrandir.
Matador gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mithrandir to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mithrandir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mithrandir looking to pass the guard.
Mithrandir stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oooh a lovely combination from Mithrandir sends Matador down but not out. Mithrandir dives into side control looking to finish.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matador is looking to get back to his feet here but Mithrandir is keeping cool and he's managed to take Matador's back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mithrandir working for a choke but Matador is defending well.
Mithrandir has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Matador is defending well but eventually Mithrandir manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Matador has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gandalf Mithrandir!
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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
59% |
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