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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton has chosen Seven Nation Army as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rajesh Koothrappali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christopher Newton!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koothrappali has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Newton.
Newton tries to land a front kick but Koothrappali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koothrappali has a takedown stuffed.
Koothrappali looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well.
Rajesh Koothrappali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koothrappali closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Koothrappali keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Koothrappali changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Newton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rajesh Koothrappali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koothrappali moves out of range of the body kick from Newton.
Koothrappali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koothrappali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton throws a push kick but Koothrappali slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Koothrappali's head coaches at Rob's Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koothrappali closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Newton's guard.
Koothrappali wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Koothrappali drops back, looking for a kneebar! Newton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Newton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Newton!
Newton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Koothrappali!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Koothrappali can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Newton prevents Koothrappali from getting the reversal.
Newton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Koothrappali has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Koothrappali is trying desperately to improve position.
Newton wants to finish this one by submission but Koothrappali is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Newton.
Koothrappali is working to get back to half guard.
Koothrappali regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton prevents Koothrappali from improving his position.
Koothrappali is working hard here to advance position.
Koothrappali moves into full guard.
Koothrappali is looking to sweep but instead, Newton has passed into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Koothrappali wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Koothrappali is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Koothrappali wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
Newton seems to be looking for submissions.
Newton wants to take a breather but Koothrappali is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali looking for submissions off his back.
Koothrappali makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koothrappali.
Koothrappali wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment.
Koothrappali keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Koothrappali looking for subs off his back but Newton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Koothrappali gets full guard.
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Koothrappali is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Newton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koothrappali is looking for a sweep.
Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Koothrappali is looking to reverse the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newton tries for a kimura but Koothrappali is defending well.
Koothrappali is looking to regain half guard here but Newton keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Newton.
Koothrappali tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Rajesh Koothrappali will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Newton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koothrappali takes a step back to recover.
Newton misses with a kick to the body.
Koothrappali moves out of range of the body kick from Newton.
Koothrappali moves out of range as Newton throws a body kick.
Horrible takedown by Koothrappali or perhaps it was just good defense by Newton which made him look bad.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koothrappali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Newton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Newton tries to land a front kick but Koothrappali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Koothrappali slips the punch.
Newton throws the kick towards the body but Koothrappali avoids it.
Newton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koothrappali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newton circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rajesh Koothrappali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Newton throws a push kick but Koothrappali slaps the foot to one side.
Koothrappali shoots in and gets a takedown into Newton's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koothrappali works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koothrappali is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koothrappali is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newton has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton won't allow Koothrappali to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koothrappali seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.
Koothrappali is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
Newton wants to control but Koothrappali is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton is defending against the submission attempts here by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newton is just riding it out for now. Koothrappali eventually gives up the hold.
Koothrappali trying to work for an americana but Newton has managed to regain full guard.
Koothrappali drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Newton dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Newton wants to control from the top but Koothrappali keeps moving.
Koothrappali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
Koothrappali is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Newton is aware though and is defending well.
Koothrappali wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment.
Koothrappali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koothrappali tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Koothrappali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koothrappali manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Koothrappali's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koothrappali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
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 Rajesh Koothrappali 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!
Newton clinches up against the cage.
Koothrappali has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Newton after a bit of a struggle.
Koothrappali changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Newton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Newton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Koothrappali won't allow Newton to get back to his feet.
Koothrappali trying to move into half guard but instead Newton has managed to sweep!
Newton preventing the sweep.
Koothrappali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Koothrappali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Koothrappali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koothrappali's guard.
Koothrappali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koothrappali is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Koothrappali defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koothrappali defends it well.
Koothrappali regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koothrappali is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Koothrappali seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.
Newton is defending against the submission attempts here by Koothrappali.
Newton is defending against the submission attempts here by Koothrappali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koothrappali's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koothrappali's back!
Koothrappali is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Newton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Koothrappali has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rajesh Koothrappali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newton looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton controlling well, preventing Koothrappali from escaping the position.
Newton is trying to stick to Koothrappali's back but Koothrappali is turning into Newton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Newton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Newton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Koothrappali has Newton in his guard.
Koothrappali wants to hit a switch here but Newton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Koothrappali there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koothrappali is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rajesh Koothrappali.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koothrappali, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Rajesh Koothrappali!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Christopher Newton!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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energy
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