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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryle Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Regor Joaquin (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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190 cm
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155 lbs
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225 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryle Joaquin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Regor Joaquin! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ryle Joaquin shoots for a takedown but Regor Joaquin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Regor Joaquin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryle Joaquin. Nice takedown defense from Regor Joaquin. No joy for Ryle Joaquin on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryle Joaquin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ryle Joaquin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Regor Joaquin did well to prevent Ryle Joaquin getting side control. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Regor Joaquin wants to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Regor Joaquin wants to get back to full guard but Ryle Joaquin has passed into side control. Regor Joaquin is looking for a sweep. Ryle Joaquin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Regor Joaquin works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Regor Joaquin is looking for a sweep. Ryle Joaquin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryle Joaquin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Regor Joaquin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Ryle Joaquin trying to advance position but Regor Joaquin counters by regaining guard. Ryle Joaquin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryle Joaquin wants to pass the guard but Regor Joaquin is keeping the position. Ryle Joaquin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Regor Joaquin is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Regor Joaquin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryle Joaquin defends it easily. Ryle Joaquin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Regor Joaquin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ryle Joaquin passes into half guard.
Regor Joaquin actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Regor Joaquin is refusing to be controlled, as Ryle Joaquin sits in half guard. Ryle Joaquin tries to stand and escape but Regor Joaquin is controlling the position. Ryle Joaquin throws a strike but Regor Joaquin avoids it easily and moves to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Regor Joaquin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Regor Joaquin keeping moving, preventing Ryle Joaquin from controlling successfully.
Ryle Joaquin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Ryle Joaquin tries to keep at a distance but Regor Joaquin has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ryle Joaquin is trying to force a seperation but Regor Joaquin has the dominant position. Regor Joaquin stops a takedown attempt from Ryle Joaquin.
Regor Joaquin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryle Joaquin just stands there and leans against the cage. Ryle Joaquin is pressed up against the cage. Regor Joaquin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ryle Joaquin down to the mat. Ryle Joaquin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Nice takedown defense from Regor Joaquin. No joy for Ryle Joaquin on that attempt. Ryle Joaquin tries to keep at a distance but Regor Joaquin has taken the fight into the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ryle Joaquin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Regor Joaquin prevents it.
Ryle Joaquin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Regor Joaquin pulls him back up using the underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryle Joaquin will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ryle Joaquin tries to clinch there but Regor Joaquin circles away.
Regor Joaquin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ryle Joaquin shoots in but Regor Joaquin avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ryle Joaquin leaves Regor Joaquin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ryle Joaquin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Regor Joaquin sprawls well. Regor Joaquin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryle Joaquin gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryle Joaquin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ryle Joaquin looks to clinch and Regor Joaquin counters with a straight right hand. Regor Joaquin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryle Joaquin tries to avoid it but Regor Joaquin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryle Joaquin to the ground. Ryle Joaquin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ryle Joaquin wants to clinch up but Regor Joaquin keeps it at a distance. Regor Joaquin has Ryle Joaquin up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryle Joaquin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryle Joaquin tries to pull guard but Regor Joaquin won't allow it.
Ryle Joaquin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ryle Joaquin is trying to pull guard but Regor Joaquin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Regor Joaquin avoiding damage as Ryle Joaquin throws knees to the body.
Ryle Joaquin is trying to pull guard but Regor Joaquin has him pressed against the cage. Ryle Joaquin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Regor Joaquin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Regor Joaquin is working for takedown but Ryle Joaquin is calmly controlling the position for now. Regor Joaquin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regor Joaquin misses with a takedown and Ryle Joaquin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Regor Joaquin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryle Joaquin tries to stand but Regor Joaquin is controlling from the bottom. Regor Joaquin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryle Joaquin is aware though and is defending well. Ryle Joaquin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ryle Joaquin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Regor Joaquin is keeping the position for now. Ryle Joaquin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryle Joaquin trying to control the position from guard on top but Regor Joaquin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Regor Joaquin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryle Joaquin defends well. Ryle Joaquin trying to control but Regor Joaquin is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryle Joaquin wasn't doing enough on the ground. Ryle Joaquin tries to clinch there but Regor Joaquin circles away.
Ryle Joaquin tries for a takedown but Regor Joaquin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Ryle Joaquin leaves Regor Joaquin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ryle Joaquin shoots for a double leg takedown but Regor Joaquin sprawls well. He's pushed Ryle Joaquin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ryle Joaquin wants to clinch but Regor Joaquin slips to the side and Regor Joaquin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Regor Joaquin. Ryle Joaquin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Regor Joaquin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryle Joaquin dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ryle Joaquin stuffs the takedown attempt from Regor Joaquin. Regor Joaquin gets slowly back to his feet. Regor Joaquin instigates a clinch. Regor Joaquin wants a takedown.
Ryle Joaquin wants to get back to striking at distance but Regor Joaquin won't allow it.
Ryle Joaquin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Ryle Joaquin stops a takedown attempt from Regor Joaquin.
Ryle Joaquin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Regor Joaquin. Regor Joaquin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ryle Joaquin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ryle Joaquin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Regor Joaquin defends it nicely. Ryle Joaquin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick misses from Regor Joaquin. Ryle Joaquin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Regor Joaquin is fending him off so far but Ryle Joaquin persists. Nope, Regor Joaquin circles away and we're back to standing. Ryle Joaquin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regor Joaquin moves away. Regor Joaquin shoots in for a takedown but Ryle Joaquin shows good takedown defense. Regor Joaquin clinches up against the cage. Ryle Joaquin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Regor Joaquin has him pressed against the cage. Regor Joaquin decides to pull guard. Ryle Joaquin wants to control from the top but Regor Joaquin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryle Joaquinis looking to pass into half guard but Regor Joaquin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Regor Joaquin is in guard. Ryle Joaquin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Ryle Joaquin trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Regor Joaquin looking to sit in guard and control but Ryle Joaquin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Regor Joaquin keeping moving, preventing Ryle Joaquin from controlling successfully. Ryle Joaquin wants to pass the guard but Regor Joaquin is keeping the position. Regor Joaquin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryle Joaquin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryle Joaquin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Regor Joaquin drives through and clinches with Ryle Joaquin against the cage.
Ryle Joaquin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Regor Joaquin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ryle Joaquin's efforts to push away. Regor Joaquin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ryle Joaquin wants to break free but Regor Joaquin has control.
Regor Joaquin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ryle Joaquin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Regor Joaquin misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryle Joaquin. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryle Joaquin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryle Joaquin!
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energy
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RATING
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