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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zoe Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Corrida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrida has chosen Guitar Gangsters and Cadillac Blood as his entrance music. Juan Corrida told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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177 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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179 cm
24
180 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoe Washburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Corrida!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Corrida. No joy for Washburn on that attempt.
Washburn shoots in but no luck this time.
Washburn fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoe Washburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corrida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juan Corrida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corrida digs a good body shot into Washburn's ribs.
Washburn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Washburn trying to control the action but Corrida is working from the bottom.
Corrida regains half guard, as Washburn was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corrida keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn wants to pass to mount but Corrida is defending the position.
Corrida wants to improve his position but Washburn is controlling well.
Corrida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Washburn trying to control but Corrida is working from the bottom.
Washburn postures up.
Washburn throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corrida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corrida keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
Washburn is really struggling to control Corrida but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zoe Washburn just wasn't active enough.
Washburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corrida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washburn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corrida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Washburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washburn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Corrida lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn looking to score a takedown here. Corrida is defending well but Washburn drives through and ends up in Corrida's guard.
Corrida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corrida keeping full guard, as Washburn tries to pass.
Washburn scoring with some ground and pound.
Corrida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Washburn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Washburn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corrida is striking from the bottom but Washburn uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Corrida is not content to let Washburn control the position.
Washburn lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn misses with a head shot. Corrida uses the momentum to regain guard.
Washburn postures up.
Washburn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Corrida's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corrida keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
Corrida has his hands on Washburn's head, controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn stands up over Corrida, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Washburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Corrida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoe Washburn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Corrida throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washburn.
Corrida misses with a few strikes there.
Washburn shoots in looking for a takedown but Corrida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Washburn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Washburn fails with the takedown
and Corrida counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoe Washburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corrida throws a wild body kick that Washburn sees coming a mile off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Washburn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Washburn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Corrida scoring with some ground and pound.
Washburn can't keep his opponent in guard - Corrida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Washburn is staying active underneath Corrida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrida tries to pass to full mount but Washburn defends it.
Corrida blocks the strikes from Washburn.
The fighters are battling for position here. Washburn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Corrida throwing strikes but missing.
Corrida is in close to Washburn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Washburn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Corrida!
Corrida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zoe Washburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Washburn is landing with some decent strikes but Corrida is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrida tries to reverse the position but Washburn maintains control.
Washburn wants to control but Corrida has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Washburn trying to control from half guard but Corrida is working away.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Washburn seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Corrida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Washburn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Washburn's back!
Washburn tries to escape but Corrida has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Corrida is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Corrida is working the ground and pound. Can Washburn escape?
Corrida has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Washburn.
Washburn trying to control the action but Corrida just sinks the hooks in.
Corrida looking for the RNC.
Washburn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washburn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Corrida punishing his opponent with strikes.
Washburn is looking to improve his position but Corrida isn't that keen on the idea.
Corrida postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Washburn looks a forlorn figure.
Washburn is rocked!
Corrida drops a big elbow. That's hurt Washburn! More shots from Corrida and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Corrida!
After winning the bout, Juan Corrida thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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