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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Guarana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crimson Tide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolando Guarana is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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223 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rolando Guarana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crimson Tide!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tide keeps the fight on the outside.
Guarana tries to clinch
and Tide counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tide manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Guarana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Guarana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Guarana is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Guarana tries to free his leg and advance position but Tide is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guarana gets to his feet. Tide looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tide drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guarana regains half guard.
Tide missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guarana trying to control but Tide postures up.
Tide tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guarana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tide is keen to just control but Guarana is a slippery customer.
Tide is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guarana kicks off Tide and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tide shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tide was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tide really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guarana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tide 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Guarana really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tide is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Guarana can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Guarana bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tide wants to stand up but Guarana is controlling him.
Guarana pushing down on Tide's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guarana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tide is just riding it out for now. Guarana eventually gives up the hold.
Tide is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guarana seems to be looking for submissions.
Tide blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guarana.
Tide tries to kick Guarana off but Guarana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Crimson Tide will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tide shoots in and bounces Guarana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Guarana manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Guarana looking for a guillotine from mount but Tide is having none of it.
Guarana is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tide has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tide is trying to reverse the position but instead Guarana has taken his back - oops!
Tide tries to break free.
Guarana is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tide's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guarana struggling to keep hold of the position.
Guarana has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Guarana looking for the choke but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tide is trying to stand back up.
Tide is holding onto Guarana's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tide controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Guarana looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Guarana dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tide shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Guarana keeping moving, preventing Tide from controlling successfully.
Guarana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guarana keeping moving, preventing Tide from controlling successfully.
Guarana could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Guarana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tide doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Guarana is tightening it up a little... Tide has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tide reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tide taps out! Nice BJJ there by Guarana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rolando Guarana!
An out of breath Rolando Guarana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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