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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rubiao Macarenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerimiah Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rubiao Macarenco has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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159 cm
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130 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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171 cm
20
140 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rubiao Macarenco! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerimiah Stone! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Macarenco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Stone is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Macarenco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jerimiah Stone was stalling too much, according to the referee. Stone closes the distance and pushes Macarenco back into the cage. Macarenco is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Stone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stone has picked Macarenco up - he's going for a ride! Stone dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. It looks like Stone is going to stand back up.
Macarenco wants to get back to full guard. Stone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jerimiah Stone wasn't active enough on the ground. Macarenco has his takedown stuffed and Stone moves into the clinch. Macarenco working hard to break the clinch. Stone has clasped his hands together around Macarenco's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Macarenco is looking for a sweep. A lull in the action here. Macarenco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Macarenco is working hard here to advance position. Stone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Macarenco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Macarenco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Stone lands some shots froms side control. Stone stands up and beckons Macarenco to his feet. Macarenco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Stone moves into the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubiao Macarenco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stone stalling.
Stone has clasped his hands together around Macarenco's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Macarenco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Stone is looking for a sweep. Macarenco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are battling for position here. Stone manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Macarenco trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Macarenco won't allow Stone to get back to his feet. Stone looks winded! Macarenco 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. Macarenco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Macarenco wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position. Macarenco postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Macarenco trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stone can do anything to dispel that myth. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Macarenco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Macarenco is looking to work some ground and pound but Stone has wrist control. Macarenco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now. Stone has his hands on Macarenco's head, controlling the position. Stone being controlled here, momentarily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Macarenco fails to land the takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerimiah Stone dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Macarenco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Stone counters by clinching up. Stone jumps guard.
Stone is pulling down on Macarenco's head to control his posture. Macarenco trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stone wants to get back to his feet but Macarenco is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Stone wants to sweep but no luck. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Macarenco trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rubiao Macarenco. Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stone rushes Macarenco and presses him up against the cage. Macarenco wants to take the fight to the mat but Stone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubiao Macarenco. That's going to take a lot out of him. Macarenco has Stone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Macarenco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stone manages to get himself to full guard.
Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Stone is breathing heavily. Stone has his hands on Macarenco's head, controlling the position. Stone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Macarenco wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Macarenco trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Macarenco looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Macarenco being controlled here, momentarily. Macarenco pushes a forearm under Stone's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stone is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rubiao Macarenco! Our winner, Rubiao Macarenco, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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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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