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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edmundo Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Javis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edmundo Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Javis!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Javis.
Teixeira throws a right and a left that Javis avoids nicely.
Teixeira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teixeira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Javis's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Teixeira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teixeira forces his way into half guard.
Teixeira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Javis defending well though.
Teixeira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Teixeira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Teixeira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Javis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Teixeira is trying to control. Javis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Teixeira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Javis is trying to maintain the position but Teixeira is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Javis is just riding it out for now. Teixeira eventually gives up the hold.
Teixeira is working for a kimura but Javis is defending it quite comfortably.
Teixeira throwing shots but Javis is blocking nicely.
Teixeira 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira is looking for a kimura here.
Teixeira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Javis defends it well.
Teixeira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Javis defends it well.
Teixeira is working for a kimura but Javis is defending it quite comfortably.
Teixeira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira wants to pass the guard but Javis is defending well.
Teixeira is working for a submission of some sort.
Javis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Javis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Javis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Teixeira.
Javis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Teixeira.
Teixeira tries to pass to full mount but Javis defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Javis is looking to improve his position.
Teixeira misses with a head shot. Javis uses the momentum to regain guard.
Javis trying to keep a closed guard but Teixeira is proving a slippery customer.
Javis keeping moving, preventing Teixeira from controlling successfully.
Teixeira looking to pass the guard.
Javis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teixeira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Teixeira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Teixeira trying to control but Javis is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Teixeira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Javis blocks a jab.
Javis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Teixeira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Teixeira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Teixeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Javis is keeping the position for now.
Teixeira drops back looking for a leg! Javis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Javis manages to kick Teixeira off! Teixeira jumps back into Javis's guard.
Teixeira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Javis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Javis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Javis!
Javis trying to control the position but Teixeira is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Javis is trying to get an arm triangle but Teixeira is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Javis is looking to take a break and control but Teixeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Teixeira is trying to buck Javis off.
Teixeira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Edmundo Teixeira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Javis wants to control but Teixeira is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Javis wants to pass to mount but Teixeira is defending the position.
Teixeira tries to get to full guard but Javis has control of the leg.
Teixeira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Will Javis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Javis misses with a head kick.
Javis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Teixeira in his tracks.
Javis misses with a series of wild punches.
Teixeira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Javis pinned against the cage. Javis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Javis.
Javis wants to clinch up but Teixeira keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Javis misses with a body shot.
Will Javis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teixeira throws out a loose jab but Javis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teixeira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Javis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teixeira swats away the attempt to clinch by Javis.
Javis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Javis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Javis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Javis.
Teixeira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Javis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmundo Teixeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teixeira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Javis's half guard.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teixeira is looking for a kimura here.
Teixeira is trying to work for a kimura but Javis is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Teixeira dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Javis throws a right hand that Teixeira ducks under and follows up with a left that Teixeira also avoids with ease.
Teixeira avoids the head kick by Javis.
Javis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teixeira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teixeira swats away the attempt to clinch by Javis.
Teixeira keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Teixeira.
Javis throws a leg kick but Teixeira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Javis scores with a head kick. Teixeira tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Teixeira scores with a punch to the head.
Teixeira throws a hook but Javis blocks it.
Teixeira thuds his right hand into Javis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Javis misses with a body kick.
Teixeira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Teixeira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Javis sprawls well initially but Teixeira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira seems to be working for a kimura but Javis defends the submission attempt.
Javis is refusing to be controlled, as Teixeira sits in half guard.
Javis tries to get to full guard but Teixeira has control of the leg.
Javis trying to control from the bottom.
Teixeira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Javis defends it well.
Teixeira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teixeira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Javis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teixeira.
Javis has a hand on Teixeira's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Teixeira takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Javis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Teixeira.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teixeira is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Javis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Teixeira is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Javis is surviving well by controlling Teixeira's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Javis is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Teixeira has taken his back.
Javis trying to control the hands but Teixeira breaks the grip.
Teixeira is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Javis with him. Javis is trying to defend but Teixeira has an arm under the chin now! Javis grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edmundo Teixeira!
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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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