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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Cagafuego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heywood Jeblowme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Alejandro Cagafuego! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heywood Jeblowme! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cagafuego clinches up against the cage. Jeblowme looking to stall.
Jeblowme tries to score a body lock takedown but Cagafuego shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Cagafuego is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jeblowme gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jeblowme has Cagafuego pressed against the cage.
Cagafuego gets underhooks to prevent Jeblowme's takedown attempt.
Cagafuego gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jeblowme keeping moving, preventing Cagafuego from controlling successfully. Cagafuego wants to pass the guard but Jeblowme is keeping the position. Jeblowme keeping moving, preventing Cagafuego from controlling successfully. Cagafuego postures up.
Cagafuego is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jeblowme is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jeblowme has escaped and now he's on top! Cagafuego working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jeblowme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jeblowme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cagafuego is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Jeblowme wanted to stand there but Cagafuego had control of the position. Jeblowme preventing the sweep. Jeblowme throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cagafuego works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jeblowme stopping the sweep attempt from Cagafuego. Cagafuego thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Cagafuego is breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Jeblowme throws a series of punches but Cagafuego moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Cagafuego gets a takedown into half guard. Cagafuego is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jeblowme! Cagafuego swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jeblowme is now in Cagafuego's guard. A big mistake from Cagafuego there, giving up the dominant position! Jeblowme drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cagafuego looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cagafuego looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cagafuego! Jeblowme tries to buck Cagafuego off but Cagafuego is having none of it. Jeblowme stops Cagafuego from passing to mount. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jeblowme is trying to control Cagafuego's posture but Cagafuego avoids it. Jeblowme manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cagafuego looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Cagafuego taking some punishment here, with Jeblowme in his half guard. Cagafuego looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Cagafuego looking for submissions off his back. Cagafuego moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Cagafuego trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Cagafuego throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cagafuego looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jeblowme is one step ahead there. Cagafuego bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jeblowme's guard. Cagafuego advances position into side control! Cagafuego has knee on belly and moves into mount. Jeblowme tries to lock up and control but Cagafuego gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Jeblowme is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cagafuego punching from mount but Jeblowme doing a good job of avoiding damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Cagafuego dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jeblowme closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Cagafuego works his way to full guard. Good work. Cagafuego looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jeblowme trying to control the position from guard on top but Cagafuego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cagafuego wants to sweep but no luck. Cagafuego had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jeblowme is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cagafuego Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jeblowme's back instead. Jeblowme trying to control the hands but Cagafuego breaks the grip. I really don't envy Jeblowme right now.
Jeblowme holding both Cagafuego 's hands and preventing any damage. Jeblowme tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jeblowme regains half guard. Jeblowme manages to get to full guard.
Cagafuego drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jeblowme dives on top into guard. Cagafuego looking for a sweep. Not yet Cagafuego, not yet. Cagafuego pushes Jeblowme off and gets back to his feet.
Cagafuego gets the takedown into side control. Cagafuego is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jeblowme is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Cagafuego is working to tighten is grip on Jeblowme's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jeblowme has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cagafuego is really squeezing tight and eventually Jeblowme passes out! Cagafuego breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alejandro Cagafuego!
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