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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jing Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Negrizolli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jing Rivera has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Jing Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Negrizolli!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Rivera misses
and Negrizolli counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jing Rivera has been cut.
Rivera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Negrizolli manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Negrizolli dives on top into guard.
Negrizolli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Negrizolli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Negrizolli tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
Negrizolli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivera is working an open guard so Negrizolli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera has his takedown stuffed
and Negrizolli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
Negrizolli leaves Rivera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rivera has his takedown stuffed
and Negrizolli counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jing Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Negrizolli defends it nicely.
Negrizolli scores with a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Negrizolli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negrizolli trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Negrizolli drops back looking for a leg! Rivera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rivera manages to kick Negrizolli off! Negrizolli jumps back into Rivera's guard.
Negrizolli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negrizolli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Negrizolli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivera enables Negrizolli to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Negrizolli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rivera is looking to stand up but Negrizolli isn't so interested in that idea.
Negrizolli trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negrizolli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Negrizolli throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Negrizolli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jing Rivera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Negrizolli pushes Rivera up against the cage in a clinch.
Negrizolli gets through Rivera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rivera wants to break free but Negrizolli has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Negrizolli gets underhooks to prevent Rivera's takedown attempt.
Rivera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Negrizolli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rivera turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rivera manages to end up in side control.
Negrizolli is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rivera off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Negrizolli's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rivera is taking damage to the body and head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Negrizolli's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Even with his hooks in, Negrizolli manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Negrizolli is trying to control but Rivera is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Negrizolli with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Negrizolli throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Negrizolli content just to control the position here.
Negrizolli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Negrizolli unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negrizolli looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Negrizolli sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Negrizolli raining down hammerfists from mount.
Negrizolli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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.
Negrizolli trying to control but Rivera is having none of it.
Negrizolli is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Negrizolli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jing Rivera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Negrizolli scores with a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Rivera pulls Negrizolli in close to prevent any damage.
Negrizolli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivera wants to stand and escape but Negrizolli is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Negrizolli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negrizolli throwing strikes from guard but Rivera blocks nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Negrizolli wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Jing Rivera has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Negrizolli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivera, pushing him back against the cage.
Rivera works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Negrizolli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Negrizolli pushes Rivera off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera dives in and grabs Negrizolli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Negrizolli pushes down on Rivera's head and hops out.
Negrizolli tries to land a front kick but Rivera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rivera tries to sprawl but Negrizolli drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rivera manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rivera tries for a takedown but Negrizolli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Negrizolli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rivera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jing Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Negrizolli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rivera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Negrizolli throws a strike aimed at the side of Rivera's head but Rivera avoids it well.
Negrizolli tries to move to mount but Rivera blocks the move with his legs.
Negrizolli scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negrizolli works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Negrizolli decides to stand back up. Negrizolli steps back and let's Rivera get back to his feet.
Negrizolli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Negrizolli controlling the action here.
Negrizolli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rivera is just riding it out for now. Negrizolli eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negrizolli is looking to stall here but Rivera recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Negrizolli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Negrizolli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Negrizolli!
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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
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