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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Porrieste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gomez Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Greg Porrieste has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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178 cm
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175 lbs
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185 cm
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183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Greg Porrieste! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gomez Adams! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Porrieste looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Greg Porrieste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Porrieste rushes Adams and presses him up against the cage. Porrieste tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adams just stands there and leans against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Adams.
Adams gets underhooks to prevent Porrieste's takedown attempt.
Adams gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adams is pressing down on Porrieste's thigh, looking to free his foot. Porrieste is holding on for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Adams wants to control but Porrieste is keeping him busy. Porrieste trying to control from the bottom.
Adams is keen to just control but Porrieste is a slippery customer. Adams seems to be looking for submissions.
Porrieste is looking to improve his position.
Porrieste is in trouble now - Adams has advanced to mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Porrieste is wriggling around trying to escape.
Porrieste wants to hold on but Adams pushes him away. Porrieste is breathing heavily. Adams wants to finish this one by submission but Porrieste is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Adams. Porrieste is trying to escape the mount.
Adams looking to control but Porrieste is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Adams sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Porrieste is looking to improve his position but Adams isn't that keen on the idea. Adams working for a guillotine from mount but Porrieste is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Adams is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Porrieste is surviving well by controlling Adams's body position as best he can. Porrieste tries to hold on but Adams postures up. Adams with a couple of short strikes. Adams content just to control the position here. Adams goes for an armbar but Porrieste turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Porrieste.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Porrieste trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Porrieste wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position. Adams pulls Porrieste in close to his closed guard and prevents Porrieste from doing any damage or advancing position. Porrieste postures up.
Adams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Porrieste!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Adams looking for a guillotine from mount but Porrieste is having none of it. Porrieste is desperately trying to improve his position but Adams has a good base and remains in mount. Adams is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Porrieste is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gomez Adams!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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