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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hickson Gwacie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Everaldo Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge has chosen Evans Entrance as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hickson Gwacie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Everaldo Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gwacie shoots for a takedown but Jorge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gwacie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gwacie seems to be working for a kimura but Jorge defends the submission attempt.
Jorge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gwacie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gwacie's back!
Gwacie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gwacie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gwacie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jorge is looking to take a break and control but Gwacie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gwacie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge is looking for a kimura but Gwacie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jorge to get the leverage.
Gwacie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gwacie actively working from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jorge fails with the takedown
and Gwacie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jorge's guard.
Gwacie trying to control but Jorge is working from the bottom.
Gwacie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jorge is keeping the position for now.
Gwacie is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jorge jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gwacie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gwacie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gwacie looking for submissions off his back.
Jorge prevents Gwacie from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwacie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jorge has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gwacie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gwacie regains half guard.
Gwacie tries to get to full guard but Jorge has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jorge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gwacie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gwacie moves into full guard.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Gwacie keeps moving.
Jorge wants to pass the guard but Gwacie is keeping the position.
Jorge postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hickson Gwacie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jorge fails with the takedown
and Gwacie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gwacie.
Gwacie trying to control but Jorge is working from the bottom.
Gwacie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jorge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gwacie passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gwacie trying to pass the guard but Jorge defending well.
Gwacie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gwacie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jorge is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jorge and Gwacie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gwacie tries for a kimura but Jorge is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gwacie working the strikes but Jorge uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jorge is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gwacie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jorge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gwacie is working for a kimura here but Jorge manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gwacie's guard.
That's two 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.
Jorge trying to control but Gwacie is working from the bottom.
Jorge postures up.
Jorge preventing the sweep.
Jorge looking to pass the guard.
Gwacie keeping moving, preventing Jorge from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jorge has his takedown stuffed
and Gwacie counters with a shoot takedown. Jorge fights it but they end up in guard.
Gwacie wants to pass the guard but Jorge is keeping the position.
Jorge pulls Gwacie in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwacie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gwacie preventing the sweep.
Gwacie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jorge dives on top into guard.
Gwacie has his foot on Jorge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jorge works his way back into a safe position though.
Jorge slips nicely into half guard.
Gwacie is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jorge pulls his head out easily.
Gwacie actively working from the bottom here.
Jorge works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gwacie regains half guard.
Gwacie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jorge is working away from the top position though.
Gwacie is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jorge pulls his head out easily.
Gwacie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gwacie is trying to maintain the position but Jorge is very close to passing his half guard.
Jorge prevents Gwacie from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hickson Gwacie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gwacie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jorge tries to roll over but Gwacie keeps him under control.
Gwacie trying to mount his opponent but Jorge defends it.
Gwacie is looking for a kimura but Jorge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gwacie to get the leverage.
Hickson Gwacie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gwacie seems to be working for a kimura but Jorge defends the submission attempt.
Jorge keeping control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jorge wants to control but Gwacie is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gwacie is pressing down on Jorge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jorge is holding on for now.
Jorge wants to control but Gwacie is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gwacie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jorge wants to control but Gwacie is keeping busy.
Gwacie seems to be working for a kimura but Jorge defends the submission attempt.
Jorge is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gwacie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gwacie throws and elbow that misses. Jorge uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gwacie's guard. Nice move by Jorge!
Jorge tries to free his leg and advance position but Gwacie is retaining full guard.
Jorge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gwacie has his foot on Jorge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jorge works his way back into a safe position though.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Gwacie keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwacie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jorge manages to get himself to full guard.
Gwacie trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gwacie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jorge's guard.
Jorge trying to control from the bottom.
Jorge is doing well to control the position and prevent Gwacie from advancing to side control.
Jorge is looking to improve his position.
Jorge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gwacie is working away from the top position though.
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.
Gwacie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gwacie trying to control the action but Jorge is working from the bottom.
Gwacie tries to pass to full mount but Jorge defends it.
Jorge trying to hold on to Gwacie's head to control him but Gwacie postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gwacie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gwacie goes for an armbar but Jorge turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jorge.
Jorge trying to control the position from guard on top but Gwacie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hickson Gwacie clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jorge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gwacie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gwacie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jorge, who protects the arm well.
Gwacie laying and praying for a moment but Jorge takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gwacie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jorge defending well though.
Gwacie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gwacie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge controlling the position well.
Jorge tries to roll over but Gwacie keeps him under control.
Gwacie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jorge reverses the position - he's now on top in Gwacie's guard.
Gwacie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gwacie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jorge trying to control but Gwacie is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gwacie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jorge but Jorge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gwacie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jorge wants to control but Gwacie postures up.
Jorge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jorge slows the pace down in half guard.
Gwacie is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwacie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jorge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gwacie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gwacie looking for a guillotine here but Jorge defends easily.
Gwacie has his foot on Jorge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jorge works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gwacie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gwacie looking for a guillotine here but Jorge defends easily.
Gwacie looking for a guillotine here but Jorge defends easily.
Gwacie keeping moving, preventing Jorge from controlling successfully.
Gwacie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jorge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jorge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hickson Gwacie had his way with Everaldo Jorge in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jorge fails with the takedown
and Gwacie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jorge is looking to control Gwacie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jorge avoid being mounted?
Gwacie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gwacie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gwacie is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jorge still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jorge has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gwacie is looking for a sweep.
Jorge is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge trying to control the position but Gwacie is working away.
Gwacie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gwacie is looking for a kimura but Jorge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gwacie to get the leverage.
Gwacie is looking for a kimura but Jorge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gwacie to get the leverage.
Gwacie looking for a submission but Jorge manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Jorge looking for a sweep. Not yet Jorge, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gwacie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jorge is keeping the position for now.
Jorge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gwacie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gwacie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gwacie slips nicely into half guard.
Gwacie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jorge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gwacie is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jorge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gwacie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jorge is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hickson Gwacie!
Hickson Gwacie retains his welterweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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