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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxer McBox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giant kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Megadeth-Trust. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 cm
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280 lbs
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190 cm
21
240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Jolly Giant! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boxer McBox! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Giant rushes McBox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Giant successfully pulls guard.
McBox preventing the sweep. McBox wants to stand but Giant is controlling his posture from full guard. Giant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Giant is looking for a triangle but McBox pushes his legs off easily.
McBox is looking to stand up but Giant won't let him. Giant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McBox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Giant working for a triangle but McBox defends it easily.
Giant looking for a guillotine here but McBox defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. McBox wants to get up but he can't break Giant's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Giant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McBox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McBox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. McBox wants to stand but Giant has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Giant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Giant looking to sweep here. No luck so far. McBox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Giant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Giant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Giant is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Giant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McBox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McBox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. McBox stopping the sweep attempt from Giant. Giant has a closed guard, preventing McBox from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. A decent looking cross lands there for McBox. McBox throws a nice looking combination but Giant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. No luck for Giant with that takedown attempt. Giant fails with a takedown attempt. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McBox!
McBox swinging wilding here.
Giant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBox.
Giant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boxer McBox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McBox misses with a wild combination.
McBox throws a right hand that Giant ducks under and follows up with a left that Giant also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McBox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Giant.
Giant shoots in for a double leg but McBox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jolly Giant. That's going to take a lot out of him. Giant shoots in and drives through. McBox sprawls well. Giant shoots in for a takedown but McBox shows good takedown defense. McBox lands with a nice combination. Giant backs away looking to recover. McBox misses with a combination
and Giant counters with a nice double leg into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McBox tries to kick Giant off but Giant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Giant wants to free his trapped foot but McBox is holding on for dear life with his legs. McBox is defending against the submission attempts here by Giant.
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 Jolly Giant will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Giant fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Giant fails to land the takedown. Giant throws a series of punches but McBox moves out of range. Giant has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jolly Giant. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McBox throws a body kick that misses. Giant fails to land with a series of punches.
McBox misses with a combination
and Giant counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McBox! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Giant looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. McBox wants to try and get back to his feet. McBox is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Giant has taken his back.
McBox is trying to stand back up. McBox preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Giant. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Giant is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McBox defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McBox trying to get back to his feet but Giant is in full control for now. Giant has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. McBox showing good submission defense here.
McBox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Giant is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McBox knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McBox for a finish. Giant looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McBox defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Giant's arms. McBox is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Giant is persistently looking for the submission but McBox is defending it well.
Giant is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McBox defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. McBox is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Giant is looking for the choke from the back position but McBox is controlling his hands well. Giant looking to break McBox's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McBox remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Giant will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Giant has got one arm under McBox's chin. This could be trouble... McBox trying to control the other hand but Giant gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, McBox has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jolly Giant!
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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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RATING
39% |
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