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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ollie Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Mangabeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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193 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ollie Strauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Mangabeira!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mangabeira trying to stall but Strauss improves his position.
Strauss fails to pull guard.
Mangabeira swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mangabeira uses from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mangabeira postures up.
Strauss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mangabeira is aware though and is defending well.
Mangabeira stops Strauss from standing up.
Strauss wants to sweep here but Mangabeira controlling him for the moment.
Mangabeira postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangabeira drops back looking for a leg! Strauss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strauss manages to kick Mangabeira off! Mangabeira jumps back into Strauss's guard.
Strauss is trying to control the position but Mangabeira postures up.
Mangabeira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mangabeira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strauss looking for a sweep. Not yet Strauss, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangabeira has gone for a leg lock! Strauss slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mangabeira's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Strauss wants to control from the top but Mangabeira keeps moving.
Strauss being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mangabeira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mangabeira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mangabeira!
Strauss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mangabeira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strauss is trying to control Mangabeira's posture but Mangabeira avoids it.
Mangabeira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strauss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mangabeira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Strauss rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mangabeira's guard! Nice work there by Strauss!
Strauss trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangabeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strauss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mangabeira keeping moving, preventing Strauss from controlling successfully.
Strauss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mangabeira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Strauss has Mangabeira in his guard.
Strauss is looking for a triangle but Mangabeira pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strauss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strauss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mangabeira trying to control but Strauss is working from the bottom.
Mangabeira 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.
Strauss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strauss is really struggling to control Mangabeira but he's trying to hold on to the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strauss looking for subs off his back but Mangabeira has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mangabeira wants to control but Strauss is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ollie Strauss dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Strauss has Mangabeira up against the cage in a clinch.
Mangabeira taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Mangabeira.
Strauss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mangabeira taking a breather.
Strauss jumps guard but Mangabeira stands there with Strauss around his waist. Strauss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss jumps into guard, dragging Mangabeira to the mat.
Strauss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mangabeira is aware though and is defending well.
Strauss looking to control.
Mangabeira wants to pass the guard but Strauss is keeping the position.
Mangabeira works over Strauss with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss has his foot on Mangabeira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mangabeira works his way back into a safe position though.
Strauss keeping moving, preventing Mangabeira from controlling successfully.
Mangabeira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mangabeira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strauss wants to sweep here but Mangabeira controlling him for the moment.
Mangabeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strauss is keeping the position for now.
Strauss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strauss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mangabeira defends well.
Strauss is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mangabeira dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Strauss is trying to maintain the position but Mangabeira is very close to passing his half guard.
Strauss tries to get to full guard but Mangabeira has control of the leg.
Mangabeira is thwarting Strauss's attempts to control the position.
Mangabeira seems to be working for a kimura but Strauss defends the submission attempt.
Mangabeira wants to control but Strauss is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangabeira seems to be working for a kimura but Strauss defends the submission attempt.
Mangabeira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strauss is pressing down on Mangabeira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss looking for a sweep. Not yet Strauss, not yet.
Mangabeira stands and throws Strauss's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mangabeira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strauss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Strauss manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Strauss is trying to control. Mangabeira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strauss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing that Strauss has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mangabeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strauss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mangabeira has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mangabeira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mangabeira is pressing down on Strauss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mangabeira keeping moving, preventing Strauss from controlling successfully.
Strauss has gone for a leg lock! Mangabeira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Strauss's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mangabeira trying to control but Strauss is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ollie Strauss will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mangabeira tries to keep at a distance but Strauss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss is trying to pull guard but Mangabeira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Strauss ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Strauss no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Strauss wants to sweep here but Mangabeira controlling him for the moment.
Strauss looking for a guillotine here but Mangabeira defends easily.
Strauss is trying to control the position but Mangabeira postures up.
Strauss 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangabeira wants to control from the top but Strauss keeps moving.
Mangabeira wanted to stand there but Strauss had control of the position.
Mangabeira won't allow Strauss to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Mangabeira.
Strauss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mangabeira, pushing him back against the cage.
Mangabeira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Strauss jumps guard but Mangabeira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ollie Strauss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangabeira has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Stalling in the clinch from Mangabeira.
Mangabeira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Strauss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss is trying to pull guard but Mangabeira has him pressed against the cage.
Mangabeira trying to stall but Strauss improves his position.
Strauss tries to pull guard but Mangabeira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Strauss jumps guard but Mangabeira stands there with Strauss around his waist. Strauss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mangabeira lands a left hand.
Strauss pulls guard.
Mangabeira wants to control from the top but Strauss keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss keeping full guard, as Mangabeira tries to pass.
Strauss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Strauss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mangabeira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strauss performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss seems to be working for a kimura but Mangabeira defends the submission attempt.
Strauss is stalling here. Mangabeira is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Strauss seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mangabeira has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Strauss can't do much from the bottom here.
Mangabeira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strauss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mangabeira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira is trying to get an arm triangle but Strauss is defending well.
Strauss is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mangabeira off and has taken his back!
Rodrigo Mangabeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss is cranking Mangabeira's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mangabeira! He's tightened the choke and Mangabeira is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ollie Strauss!
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energy
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hype
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