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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zeek Hayward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeek Hayward could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergio Rossi's chin.
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182 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
23
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zeek Hayward! 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, Sergio Rossi! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rossi blocks a head kick by Hayward.
Rossi throws a series of punches but Hayward moves out of range. Hayward throws a sloppy head kick and Rossi moves out of range easily. Hayward throws a sloppy head kick and Rossi moves out of range easily. Rossi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Sergio Rossi has been cut. Hayward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A right-left combo lands from Rossi. Hayward tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Rossi.
Hayward throws a head kick that misses. Hayward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hayward throws a head kick that misses. Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hayward has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hayward there as he acknowledges the shot. Rossi connects with a jab. Hayward throws a head kick that misses. Hayward is breathing heavily. Rossi misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hayward throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi scores with a takedown into Hayward's guard. Rossi looking to pass the guard. Rossi sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sergio Rossi. Rossi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hayward throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
Hayward blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rossi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Rossi working for a guillotine from mount but Hayward is in no mood to give up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rossi working for a submission but Hayward is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rossi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Rossi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hayward because Rossi loaded up on that one. Rossi takes Hayward's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hayward is in trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rossi has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hayward is defending well but eventually Rossi manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hayward has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergio Rossi!
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G |
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
34% |
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