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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Bittencourt (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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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joaquim Bittencourt!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bittencourt throws a body punch but Herrera moves out of range.
Herrera takes the fight into the clinch.
Herrera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bittencourt's efforts to push away.
Herrera slowing the pace effectively.
Herrera pulls guard effortlessly.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bittencourt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Herrera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Herrera is taking a breather. Bittencourt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Herrera is trying to work for a kimura but Bittencourt is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera seems to be working for a kimura but Bittencourt defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Herrera in particular looking to stall.
Bittencourt is trying to maintain the position but Herrera is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Herrera in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera drops an elbow to the side of Bittencourt's head.
Herrera working the head and body with strikes.
Herrera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bittencourt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Herrera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt is looking for a sweep. Herrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Herrera seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Herrera seems content to control.
Bittencourt tries to get to full guard but Herrera has control of the leg.
Herrera works his way into side control.
Herrera looks up at the clock and then as Bittencourt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Herrera smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Herrera tries to advance to mount but Bittencourt denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera decides to stand back up. Herrera steps back and let's Bittencourt get back to his feet.
Herrera moves into the clinch.
Herrera has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bittencourt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bittencourt defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Herrera keeps control of the position easily here as Bittencourt tries to buck him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bittencourt tries to roll but Herrera sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Herrera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herrera.
Herrera dodges the punch combination from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herrera as he avoids it easily.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bittencourt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herrera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Herrera controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bittencourt trying to get back to full guard but Herrera takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Herrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Herrera lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bittencourt is trying to escape the mount.
Herrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Herrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bittencourt defends well.
Bittencourt forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera wants to get back to full guard.
Bittencourt is trying to control the action in half guard but Herrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Herrera tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bittencourt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Herrera's thigh. Herrera counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bittencourt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herrera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herrera is pulling down on Bittencourt's head. It's preventing any offense from Bittencourt, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera looking for a guillotine here but Bittencourt defends easily.
Herrera 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herrera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Herrera dominated that second round.
That's time! Herrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Bittencourt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bittencourt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Herrera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Herrera escapes and gets back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt fails with the takedown
and Herrera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bittencourt trying to control here.
Bittencourt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herrera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bittencourt trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miguel Herrera has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Herrera gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Herrera.
Bittencourt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Herrera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miguel Herrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Bittencourt.
Herrera gets control of Bittencourt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Herrera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bittencourtis looking to pass into half guard but Herrera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Herrera is in guard.
Herrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Herrera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Herrera controls the pace.
Herrera pushing down on Bittencourt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Herrera controlling the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrera is working for a submission of some sort.
Herrera not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt is trying to get back to full guard.
Herrera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Herrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bittencourt trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera content to control rather than advance.
Herrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bittencourt can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herrera decides to stand up.
Joaquim Bittencourt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Herrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Herrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Herrera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Herrera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Herrera!
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FIGHT
RATING
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