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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romario Souza Farias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zina Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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209 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romario Souza Farias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zina Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza Farias tries to land a front kick but Velasquez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Souza Farias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velasquez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Souza Farias.
Velasquez rushes Souza Farias and presses him up against the cage.
Velasquez looking to throw knees to the head but Souza Farias is blocking nicely.
Velasquez lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Romario Souza Farias has been cut.
Souza Farias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Velasquez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Velasquez stalling in the clinch.
Velasquez avoiding damage as Souza Farias throws knees to the body.
Souza Farias gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez has Souza Farias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Souza Farias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Velasquez jumps guard and drags Souza Farias to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Souza Farias wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Souza Farias is really struggling to control Velasquez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Velasquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Velasquez looks gassed!
Souza Farias won't allow Velasquez to sweep him here.
Souza Farias trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Souza Farias wants to clinch
and Velasquez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Souza Farias!
Souza Farias is looking to improve his position but Velasquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Souza Farias wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza Farias just trying to survive but Velasquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Velasquez connects with a big shot to the side of Souza Farias's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez gets his hands free as Souza Farias looks to control.
Velasquez controlling from the back.
Souza Farias can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Velasquez is hanging on to Souza Farias's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza Farias trying to control the hands but Velasquez won't let him.
Souza Farias is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Romario Souza Farias just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Souza Farias tries to land a front kick but Velasquez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Velasquez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Souza Farias takes a step back to recover.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Velasquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Souza Farias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Romario Souza Farias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zina Velasquez.
Velasquez has Souza Farias pressed against the cage.
Velasquez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velasquez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Souza Farias uses from the top position.
Souza Farias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Souza Farias trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Souza Farias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasquez is keeping the position for now.
Velasquez pulls Souza Farias in close to prevent any damage.
Souza Farias stopping the sweep attempt from Velasquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zina Velasquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romario Souza Farias's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Souza Farias fails to land with a series of punches.
Souza Farias thuds his shin into the meat of Velasquez's side.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Velasquez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Velasquez moves to take his opponent's back.
Souza Farias fending off the submission attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez not allowing Souza Farias to control his hands.
Souza Farias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velasquez on the ground.
Souza Farias is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Velasquez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Velasquez scores with punches from the back.
Souza Farias trying to control but not successfully.
Velasquez working for the choke.
Velasquez lands shots from the back.
Souza Farias trying to control the action but Velasquez just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza Farias is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Souza Farias can't escape the position.
Velasquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Souza Farias just trying to survive but Velasquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Souza Farias do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Velasquez not allowing Souza Farias to control his hands.
Velasquez scores with strikes from the back.
Velasquez lands strikes to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez lands a shot to the body.
Souza Farias trying to control the hands but Velasquez breaks the grip.
Souza Farias is trying to break free.
Velasquez gets his hands free as Souza Farias looks to control.
Souza Farias tries to break free.
Souza Farias looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Velasquez.
Souza Farias just trying to survive but Velasquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Souza Farias is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Velasquez is not going to allow Souza Farias to sit and survive in this position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Romario Souza Farias just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Souza Farias throws a lazy body kick
so Velasquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Velasquez postures up.
Velasquez advances to half guard.
Souza Farias tries to get to full guard but Velasquez has control of the leg.
Velasquez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Souza Farias is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zina Velasquez!
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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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