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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorjio Senmartino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Afokme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Afokme has chosen Pretty When I'm Drunk as his entrance music. Juan Afokme will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Jorjio Senmartino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Afokme!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Senmartino.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Afokme takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Senmartino has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Senmartino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Afokme knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Senmartino stands up.
Afokme gets caught flat footed, as Senmartino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Senmartino trying to control but Afokme is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Afokme wants to stand but Senmartino is controlling the position.
Senmartino looking to sit in guard and control but Afokme gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Afokme forces his way into half guard.
Senmartino kicks Afokme off and gets back to his feet.
Afokme stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Afokme wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senmartino shoots in and gets a takedown into Afokme's guard.
Senmartino is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Afokme is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Afokme has escaped and now he's on top!
Afokme must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Senmartino is breathing heavily.
Afokme looking to sit in guard and control but Senmartino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Afokme is looking to stand up but Senmartino isn't so interested in that idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Senmartino trying to control but Afokme is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Afokme avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Senmartino postures up in Afokme's guard and throws a big left but Afokme blocks it.
Afokme wants to stand and escape but Senmartino is having none of it.
Senmartino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Senmartino closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Afokme is trying to get back to his feet.
Afokme is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senmartino throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Afokme parries the strikes from Senmartino easily there. Senmartino is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Afokme to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Senmartino.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Senmartino taking a break here but Afokme is having none of it and regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Afokme looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorjio Senmartino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice shot by Afokme.
It looks like Jorjio Senmartino has been cut.
Senmartino darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Afokme tries to kick Senmartino off but Senmartino keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Senmartino is keen to just control but Afokme is a slippery customer.
Afokme makes his way to full guard, as Senmartino worked for a kimura.
Senmartino stands up and waves to Afokme to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Afokme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Senmartino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Senmartino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Afokme.
Afokme is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Afokme throws a hook but Senmartino avoids it easily.
Jab from Afokme.
Afokme misses with the combination.
Afokme misses with an uppercut.
Afokme bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Senmartino's head backwards.
Senmartino shoots in and gets a takedown into Afokme's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Afokme wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Afokme scores with a hook.
Juan Afokme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Afokme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Senmartino.
Senmartino fails with a takedown attempt.
Afokme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Afokme misses with a few strikes there.
Senmartino ducks under a wild hook from Afokme.
Senmartino shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Afokme napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Senmartino prevents Afokme from escaping the position.
Senmartino looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jorjio Senmartino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Senmartino goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Afokme has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Senmartino but great work by Afokme.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senmartino wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
I wouldn't like to be where Senmartino is right now.
Afokme tries to advance to mount but Senmartino denies him.
Senmartino is not content to let Afokme control the position.
Afokme is trying to get an arm triangle but Senmartino is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Afokme is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Senmartino has escaped the position, nice work there.
Senmartino is trying to improve his position.
Afokme is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Senmartino has escaped the position, nice work there.
Afokme wants to control but Senmartino is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Afokme wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Senmartino, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Afokme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorjio Senmartino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Afokme gets caught napping as Senmartino dives in and scores a takedown. Afokme manages to retain guard.
Senmartino gets to his feet - Afokme follows without any prompting.
Afokme lands a left and a right that send Senmartino crashing to the mat, dazed. Afokme thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Senmartino is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Senmartino drops his hands for a split second and Afokme immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Senmartino face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Afokme follows up with a right hand that knocks Senmartino into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juan Afokme!
Juan Afokme decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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