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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zusak Helmut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Alexandre Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zusak Helmut!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Helmut's waist but Helmut gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodrigues off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Rodrigues. Those never looked like landing.
Helmut scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to full guard.
Helmut tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rodrigues controls his leg.
Helmut moves into full mount! Rodrigues won't be happy about that!
Rodrigues keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Helmut trying to control but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Helmut takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmut wants to control the pace but Rodrigues is squirming around nicely.
Helmut controlling from the full mount.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zusak Helmut wasn't active enough on the ground.
Helmut looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodrigues misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmut moves into the clinch.
Rodrigues is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Helmut pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Helmut tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodrigues just stands there and leans against the cage.
Helmut wants the takedown. Rodrigues is fighting it off but Helmut persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rodrigues's guard against the cage.
Helmut wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is keeping the position.
Rodrigues trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helmut advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues is not content to let Helmut control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rodrigues's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Helmut wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping him busy.
Rodrigues regains half guard there - taking advantage of Helmut's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Helmut trying to control the pace.
Rodrigues is trying to maintain the position but Helmut is very close to passing his half guard.
Helmut is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigues is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zusak Helmut was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Helmut stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Helmut wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zusak Helmut dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Helmut thows a body shot but no joy.
Helmut closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rodrigues to the mat! Rodrigues manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodrigues is on top in guard.
Helmut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodrigues trying to control but Helmut is working from the bottom.
Helmut is looking to stand up but Rodrigues isn't so interested in that idea.
Rodrigues trying to control but Helmut is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmut trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexandre Rodrigues.
Helmut gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodrigues jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Helmut walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodrigues keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Helmut is breathing heavily.
Helmut shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Helmut was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Helmut scoring with strikes but Rodrigues is staying in there.
Helmut trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodrigues is looking to get to half guard.
Rodrigues is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmut trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Helmut content just to control the position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rodrigues wants to control but Helmut is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmut throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rodrigues because Helmut loaded up on that one.
Helmut looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Helmut cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Helmut sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Helmut wants to control the action but instead Rodrigues gets a body lock and reverses into Helmut's guard! Nice work!
Helmut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodrigues is one step ahead there.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Helmut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmut is trying to control the position but Rodrigues postures up.
Rodrigues stops Helmut from standing up.
Rodrigues works over Helmut with some ground and pound from guard.
Helmut keeping moving, preventing Rodrigues from controlling successfully.
Rodrigues will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Helmut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodrigues.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues postures up and lands a big shot to Helmut's brow.
Rodrigues stands up and waves to Helmut to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zusak Helmut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Helmut as Rodrigues shoots in.
Helmut doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a left and a right that stings Helmut.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigues looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Helmut is fending him off so far but Rodrigues persists. Nope, Helmut circles away and we're back to standing.
Helmut has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigues in a clinch.
Rodrigues lands a shoulder strike.
Helmut tries to pull guard but Rodrigues won't allow it.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Rodrigues. No joy for Helmut on that attempt.
Alexandre Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zusak Helmut.
Helmut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodrigues but Rodrigues pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Helmut.
Helmut closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rodrigues to the mat! Rodrigues manages to get full guard.
Rodrigues looking to control.
Helmut tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigues is retaining full guard.
Rodrigues not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Alexandre Rodrigues wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Helmut throws a sloppy head kick
and Rodrigues counters with a left and a right that stings Helmut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tests Helmut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Helmut is having none of it.
Helmut is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodrigues's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues tries to get to full guard but Helmut has control of the leg.
Helmut is nestled in close to Rodrigues, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rodrigues wants to control but Helmut is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodrigues sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodrigues manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Helmut wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is keeping the position.
Rodrigues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helmut doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Helmut manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Helmut would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmut trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rodrigues manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Helmut keeps moving.
Helmut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexandre Rodrigues.
I think Helmut has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zusak Helmut!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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