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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucian Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Arealius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arealius is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ministry Rock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground |
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BJJ White 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucian Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Arealius!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arealius tries to bum rush Rodrigues with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodrigues has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodrigues successfully pulls guard.
Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodrigues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arealius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arealius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigues pulls Arealius in close to prevent any damage.
Rodrigues wants to stand up but Arealius is controlling him.
Arealius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arealius trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arealius trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigues keeping full guard, as Arealius tries to pass.
Arealius wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anthony Arealius.
Arealius moves into the clinch.
Rodrigues has hold of one of Arealius's legs. Arealius is fighting the takedown attempt but Rodrigues gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Arealius striking from the bottom.
Arealius wants to sweep here but Rodrigues controlling him for the moment.
Arealius keeping moving, preventing Rodrigues from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arealius can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodrigues advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arealius controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Arealius trying to control here.
Rodrigues seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodrigues tries to stand but can't do so whilst Arealius controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues wants to pass the guard but Arealius is defending well.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throwing shots but Arealius is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arealius throws a wild body kick that Rodrigues sees coming a mile off.
Arealius has his takedown stuffed
and Rodrigues counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Arealius!
You get the feeling that Arealius really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Arealius flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Arealius tries to lock up and control but Rodrigues gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rodrigues trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodrigues lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rodrigues is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Arealius has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rodrigues trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arealius wants to control but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Rodrigues working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Arealius wants to control but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Arealius is trying to escape the mount.
Arealius defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rodrigues.
Arealius working to try and regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodrigues can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucian Rodrigues dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arealius.
Lucian Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arealius darts in trying to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arealius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodrigues stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rodrigues gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arealius counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Arealius closes the distance and clinches.
Arealius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodrigues prevents it.
Arealius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arealius avoiding damage.
Arealius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues goes for a takedown attempt but Arealius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucian Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arealius drives through and clinches with Rodrigues against the cage.
Arealius tries to pull guard but Rodrigues holds him up against the cage and eventually Arealius drops back down to his feet.
Arealius can't get the takedown.
Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Arealius to counter with a crisp jab.
Arealius tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves away
and Rodrigues counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues prevents Arealius from improving his position.
Arealius manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arealius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arealius breaks from the clinch.
Arealius tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves away
and Rodrigues counters by moving into the clinch.
Arealius prevents a takedown attempt there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arealius wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodrigues won't allow it.
Rodrigues drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arealius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arealius manages to break the clinch.
Rodrigues gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arealius really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodrigues. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arealius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodrigues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigues lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Arealius!
Lucian Rodrigues overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arealius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodrigues looking for a guillotine from mount but Arealius is having none of it.
Arealius throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rodrigues. What's that going to do exactly?
Rodrigues trying to control but Arealius is having none of it.
Arealius is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arealius is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodrigues looking to secure an arm triangle but Arealius defends it well.
Arealius is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Arealius can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rodrigues landing strikes from the mount and Arealius is in trouble!
Rodrigues fails to advance to Arealius's back.
Rodrigues is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Arealius has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rodrigues pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Arealius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arealius is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arealius can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues wants to take Arealius's back here but Arealius is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucian Rodrigues dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arealius lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arealius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arealius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt
and Arealius counters with a series of strikes. Rodrigues will be more careful next time no doubt.
Arealius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arealius shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Arealius is controlling the pace.
Arealius wants to pass to mount but Rodrigues is defending the position.
Arealius trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Arealius content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues moves into full guard.
Arealius wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Arealius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arealius looking to pass the guard.
Arealius sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anthony Arealius.
Arealius tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves away
and Rodrigues counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arealius won't be happy with that.
Arealius taking a bit of punishment here - Rodrigues scoring with strikes.
Rodrigues is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Arealius is trying to escape and Rodrigues transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Arealius is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rodrigues! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucian Rodrigues!
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energy
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hype
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