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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nova Uniao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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195 lbs
8 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nova Uniao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Lee!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Uniao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Uniao blocks nicely.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee working some strikes from top position.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Uniao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uniao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Uniao's legs - danger averted.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uniao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Uniao manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uniao looking to pass the guard.
Uniao wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uniao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uniao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Uniao pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Uniao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Uniao misses with a head shot. Lee uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Uniao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uniao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uniao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Uniao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Uniao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Lee sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Uniao doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Lee paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Uniao - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nova Uniao!
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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
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