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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Marcondes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shank Framrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shank Framrock is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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173 cm
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182 lbs
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180 cm
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Marcondes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shank Framrock! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marcondes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marcondes fails to pull guard.
Marcondes breaks from the clinch.
Framrock feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Marcondes controlling Framrock's posture. Marcondes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Framrock on the ground. Marcondes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Framrock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Framrock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Framrock content to stall in guard here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Framrock stands and throws Marcondes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Marcondes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Marcondes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Marcondes could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Marcondes pulls Framrock in close to his closed guard and prevents Framrock from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marcondes keeping full guard, as Framrock tries to pass. Framrock stopping the sweep attempt from Marcondes. Framrock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Marcondes controlling the position. Marcondes working for a triangle but Framrock defends it easily.
Marcondes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Framrock wants to pass the guard but Marcondes is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Marcondes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Marcondes is trying to keep Framrock in close.
Marcondes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Framrock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Marcondes is breathing heavily. Framrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcondes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Marcondes motions for Framrock to come forward. Marcondes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marcondes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Framrock counters with a one-two to the body. Framrock blocks a leg kick. Framrock scores with a jab. Marcondes clinches. Marcondes stalling in the clinch but Framrock improves position. Marcondes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcondes jumps into guard, dragging Framrock to the mat.
Framrock is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Framrock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marcondes dives on top into guard. Marcondes drops back looking for a leg! Framrock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Framrock manages to kick Marcondes off! Marcondes jumps back into Framrock's guard. Framrock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcondes is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Framrock is looking for a triangle but Marcondes pushes his legs off easily.
Marcondes 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. Framrock keeping moving, preventing Marcondes from controlling successfully. Marcondes stays in close to Framrock's body and controls the position. Marcondes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Framrock working for a triangle but Marcondes defends it easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Marcondes gets in close and instigates a clinch. 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 Sergio Marcondes 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.
Marcondes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Framrock misses with a series of wild punches.
Shank Framrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fight moves into the clinch position. Framrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marcondes has him pressed against the cage. Marcondes lands a body shot. Marcondes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marcondes leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Framrock missing with knees to the body.
Framrock is breathing heavily. Framrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marcondes has him pressed against the cage. Marcondes misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcondes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marcondes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcondes scores with a takedown into Framrock's guard. Framrock has his foot on Marcondes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marcondes works his way back into a safe position though. Framrock keeping full guard, as Marcondes tries to pass. Framrock keeping moving, preventing Marcondes from controlling successfully. Marcondes postures up in Framrock's guard and throws a big left but Framrock blocks it. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Marcondes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Framrock's guard. Marcondes postures up in Framrock's guard and throws a big left but Framrock blocks it. Marcondes lands a couple of digs. Marcondes lands a couple of elbows.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Marcondes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Framrock throws a sloppy head kick and Marcondes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Marcondes prevents Framrock from improving his position. Framrock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Framrock trying to control from the bottom.
Marcondes is working for a kimura but Framrock is defending it quite comfortably.
Framrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marcondes. Framrock wants to control but Marcondes is keeping busy and won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Marcondes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Framrock. Marcondes connects with a looping right hand.
Marcondes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Marcondes has closed the distance and engaged Framrock in a clinch.
Marcondes breaks from the clinch.
Marcondes clinches up against the cage. Marcondes manages to break the clinch.
Framrock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Marcondes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marcondes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Framrock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Marcondes wants to control from the top but Framrock keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Framrock is looking for a triangle but Marcondes pushes his legs off easily.
Framrock is trying to keep Marcondes in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marcondes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Marcondes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Framrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Marcondes wants to control from the top but Framrock keeps moving. Marcondes won't allow Framrock to sweep him here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Marcondes dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Marcondes has Framrock up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcondes breaks from the clinch.
Framrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marcondes. Marcondes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Framrock throws a right and a left that Marcondes avoids nicely. Marcondes gets the takedown into side control. Marcondes trying to control the action but Framrock is working from the bottom. Marcondes advances to full mount. Framrock can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Marcondes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Framrock is surviving well by controlling Marcondes's body position as best he can. Framrock is looking to improve his position but Marcondes isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marcondes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marcondes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Framrock manages to avoid the submission attempt. Framrock is looking to reverse the position. Marcondes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Framrock tries to improve position but can't. Marcondes is staying tight to Framrock's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Marcondes wants to control but Framrock is keeping him busy. Framrock manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Framrock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marcondes is not content to let Framrock control the position. Marcondes wants to get back to his feet.
Marcondes won't allow Framrock to pass to mount. Framrock is looking for a kimura but Marcondes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Framrock to get the leverage. Marcondes gets back to full guard.
Marcondes looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Framrock is defending well. Marcondes quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Framrock has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Marcondes celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Marcondes!
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energy
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hype
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