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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Shnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Lima (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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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Good takedowns
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Shnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Lima!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shnell looking to score a takedown here. Lima is defending well but Shnell drives through and ends up in Lima's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lima has his foot on Shnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shnell works his way back into a safe position though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lima holds on and takes a little breather.
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shnell defends well.
Lima has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shnell stopping the sweep attempt from Lima.
Shnell tries to stand but Lima is controlling from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shnell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima has his foot on Shnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shnell works his way back into a safe position though.
Shnell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shnell tries to stand but Lima is controlling from the bottom.
Lima has his foot on Shnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shnell works his way back into a safe position though.
Shnell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Lima is looking for a triangle but Shnell pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shnell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shnell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shnell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Shnell from controlling successfully.
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shnell defends it easily.
Shnell trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shnell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shnell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shnell trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Shnell postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Adam Shnell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shnell gets tackled into the cage by Lima. Lima maintains the clinch.
Lima pulls guard successfully.
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shnell defends it easily.
Lima has his foot on Shnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shnell works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shnell wants to stand but Lima is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Shnell defends it.
Lima seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Shnell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodrigo Lima!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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