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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Crotatni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussier Hollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirko Crotatni! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jussier Hollo! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hollo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crotatni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Crotatni is trying to improve his position. Crotatni is letting Hollo control him for a moment. You can see the frustration on Crotatni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Crotatni avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hollo. Crotatni struggling a bit here. Crotatni tries to bench press Hollo off him but Hollo keeps the position. Crotatni struggling a bit here. Hollo trying to control the position but Crotatni is working away. Crotatni could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Hollo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crotatni kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crotatni wants to get back to his feet but Hollo drags him back down.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Crotatni lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Crotatni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hollo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hollo. Crotatni keeping moving, preventing Hollo from controlling successfully. Crotatni is trying to keep Hollo in close.
Crotatni keeping moving, preventing Hollo from controlling successfully. Hollo with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hollo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Hollo 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 claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Hollo is pushing down on Crotatni's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crotatni is fighting to maintain full guard but Hollo has managed to sneak the leg through. Hollo controlling the action here. Hollo moves into full mount! Crotatni won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crotatni tries to hold on but Hollo pushes him away. Hollo controlling from the full mount. Crotatni tries to lock up and control but Hollo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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. Hollo controlling from the full mount. Crotatni is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hollo controlling the pace for now. Hollo unloads with some shots from mount but Crotatni bucks and avoids them well.
Hollo content just to control the position here. Hollo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Crotatni throws a right hand that misses
so Hollo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussier Hollo dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hollo gets a double leg takedown into Crotatni's guard. Hollo pushing down on Crotatni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Crotatni actively working from the bottom here. Hollo moves into full mount! Crotatni won't be happy about that! Hollo controlling the pace for now. Hollo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Crotatni has worked his arm free - good work by Crotatni!
Hollo slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hollo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crotatni has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hollo but great work by Crotatni. Hollo tries to improve position but can't. Hollo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Hollo wants to improve his position but Crotatni is controlling well.
Crotatni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hollo on the ground. Hollo is not content to let Crotatni control the position. Hollo is doing well to control the position and prevent Crotatni from advancing to side control. Hollo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hollo. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hollo is on top in guard.
Jussier Hollo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crotatni looking to control.
Crotatni looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hollo controlling from the top position. Hollo advances position into side control! Hollo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crotatni has escaped the position, nice work there. Hollo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crotatni is not content to let Hollo control the position. Crotatni trying to remain calm as Hollo controls from the top position. Hollo decides to stand back up. Hollo steps back and let's Crotatni get back to his feet. Hollo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hollo lands in his opponent's guard. Hollo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crotatni is keeping the position for now. Crotatni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hollo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hollo works a leg free and moves into half guard. Crotatni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hollo is working away from the top position though. Hollo controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussier Hollo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Crotatni ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Mirko Crotatni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Crotatni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hollo counters with a takedown into side control. Hollo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crotatni, who protects the arm well. Hollo working away. Crotatni looking for a sweep but Hollo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Hollo wants to take Crotatni's back here but Crotatni is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hollo working for a guillotine from mount but Crotatni is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hollo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Hollo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Crotatni is on top in guard.
Hollo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Crotatni trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hollo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hollo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Crotatni being controlled here momentarily. Crotatni drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hollo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hollo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hollo! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Crotatni struggling a bit here. Hollo trying to control the action but Crotatni is working from the bottom. Hollo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Crotatni sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hollo happy to just control the position for now. Hollo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hollo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Hollo throws an elbow but Crotatni slips to the side and avoids it well. Hollo trying to control the action but Crotatni is working from the bottom. 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 showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hollo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crotatni keeps working. Hollo working the ground and pound but Crotatni is defending the strikes. Crotatni struggling a bit here. Hollo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Hollo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Crotatni is avoiding damage well.
And that's the end of the fight! Jussier Hollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hollo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jussier Hollo!
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energy
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pop
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RATING
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