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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mari Juana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Gonzales (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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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mari Juana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Juana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gonzales misses with a lunging right hand
and Juana counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gonzales's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Juana slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gonzales pushes Juana off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Juana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Julio Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzales lands a nice shot that snaps Juana's head back.
Juana's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Juana duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzales connects with a body shot that sends Juana's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Gonzales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juana staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Juana.
Gonzales lands a glancing blow to the side of Juana's head.
Juana misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Gonzales misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juana misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good shot there by Gonzales.
Juana doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzales circles away.
Juana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzales defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mari Juana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juana. Gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Juana ducks under a wild hook from Gonzales.
Gonzales looks to score with a jab to the body but Juana is just out of range.
Gonzales throws a shot from downtown. Juana moves away and avoids it.
Juana shoots for a takedown but Gonzales saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Juana slips a straight right by Gonzales.
Gonzales throws an overhand right that lands on Juana's shoulder, as Juana tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzales connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gonzales jabs at Juana's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales throws a hook but Juana avoids it easily.
Gonzales misses with an uppercut. Juana saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Gonzales.
Gonzales misses with a wild body shot.
Juana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gonzales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzales as he jumps to the side.
Juana shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzales might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonzales as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juana drops his hands momentarily and Gonzales takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gonzales misses the jab.
Juana wants to clinch up but Gonzales keeps it at a distance.
Juana takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Juana has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to break free but Juana has control.
Juana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales misses with a wild body shot.
Juana clinches with his opponent.
Juana keeps control of Gonzales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Juana breaks from the clinch.
Gonzales paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gonzales just misses with a punch to the body.
Juana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonzales is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Juana had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Juana moves out of range as Gonzales strikes.
Gonzales digs a good hook to Juana's body.
Juana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Juana breaks the clinch.
Juana shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzales tries to sprawl out of it but Juana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzales manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzales throws a lazy uppercut
and Juana counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Juana.
Juana fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Juana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juana closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales throws a head punch that misses.
Juana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juana keeps control of Gonzales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Juana tries for a takedown but Gonzales manages to get underhooks.
Gonzales prevents a takedown attempt there.
Juana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juana has Gonzales pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Juana ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Juana no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gonzales stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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 Mari Juana will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gonzales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzales leaves Juana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gonzales lands with an overhand left.
Gonzales scores with a decent looking hook.
Juana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzales but Gonzales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Juana blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzales misses the target.
Juana shoots for a takedown but Gonzales saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mari Juana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales looks to score with a jab to the body but Juana is just out of range.
Juana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzales circles away.
Julio Gonzales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzales lands a head shot.
Juana shoots in and drives through. Gonzales sprawls well.
Gonzales lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzales with a hook.
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gonzales throws a jab when Juana was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzales circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzales smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gonzales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Gonzales.
Juana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gonzales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Julio Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzales lands with a good body shot.
Gonzales leaves Juana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gonzales misses with a hook. Juana ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Gonzales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzales checks the leg kick.
Gonzales misses with a straight left.
Juana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzales moves away.
A cross from Gonzales lands.
Gonzales blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Juana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzales leaves Juana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Juana staying out of range there.
Gonzales jabs Juana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Juana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzales sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juana somewhat.
Gonzales misses with a straight left.
Juana shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzales tests Juana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gonzales.
Donk. Gonzales catches Juana right on the button with a cross.
Juana avoids the body shot from Gonzales.
Gonzales lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonzales as he connects with a hook.
Gonzales throws a body punch but Juana moves out of range.
Juana moves out of range as Gonzales strikes.
Juana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Juana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzales throws out the jab.
Juana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gonzales getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gonzales misses with an uppercut.
Gonzales slaps away a takedown attempt from Juana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gonzales lands with an uppercut that bounces Juana off the cage and back into range.
Juana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Juana drops his hands momentarily and Gonzales takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Juana.
Gonzales cracks Juana with a good jab.
Juana slips under a jab.
Juana looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Juana successfully pulls guard.
Juana has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Juana has his foot on Gonzales's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzales works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzales must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juana has his foot on Gonzales's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzales works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Gonzales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Juana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gonzales throws a hook but Juana blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Gonzales lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juana doesn't seem phased though.
Juana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gonzales takes a step back to recover.
Juana is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Gonzales misses.
Gonzales fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gonzales throws a jab but it's blocked by Juana.
Juana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzales swivels and escapes.
Juana slips a straight right by Gonzales.
Gonzales fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Juana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gonzales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzales connects with a right hand. Juana shakes it off.
A big right from Gonzales misses.
Jab, jab by Gonzales - just one landing.
Gonzales misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales stuffs the takedown.
Juana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gonzales, as that shot connected.
Gonzales takes a swing at Juana's ribcage but misses.
Juana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzales.
Gonzales lands an overhand right.
Gonzales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juana tries to clinch up but Gonzales circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzales throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gonzales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juana manages to avoid it.
Gonzales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzales works the jab nicely.
Mari Juana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzales uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Juana has time to react.
Gonzales missing with a left hand there. Juana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzales gets tackled into the cage by Juana. Juana maintains the clinch.
Gonzales wants to get back to striking at distance but Juana won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is trying to force a seperation but Juana has the dominant position.
Juana pulls guard effortlessly.
Juana trying to control the position.
Juana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juana is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonzales is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonzales sees it coming and defends easily.
Juana frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juana goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gonzales is on top in guard.
Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juana is controlling Gonzales's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mari Juana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Juana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mari Juana!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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