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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Modesto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decon Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green has chosen Yeke Yeke as his entrance music. Decon Green is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 cm
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155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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177 cm
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163 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Rafael Modesto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Decon Green! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Green misses with an uppercut. Green throws a series of strikes that have Modesto backpedaling.
It looks like Rafael Modesto has been cut. Green swings widly with a right hand
and Modesto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Modesto. Green is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Modesto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Modesto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Modesto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Decon Green has been cut. Green works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Modesto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Green trying to control but Modesto is working from the bottom. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Green is pushing down on Modesto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Modesto is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through. Green is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Modesto defends it well. Modesto trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Modesto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Green in particular looking to stall. Green is looking for a kimura here.
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Modesto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Modesto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground. Green is pressing down on Modesto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Modesto is holding on for now. Green seems to be working for a kimura but Modesto defends the submission attempt. Modesto is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Modesto is controlling Green's trapped leg to prevent Green from advancing to side control. Modesto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Green seems to be looking for submissions.
Green content to control rather than advance. Modesto tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Modesto is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Modesto won't allow Green to pass to mount. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Modesto wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it. Green is looking for a kimura but Modesto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage. Modesto trying to control but Green postures up.
Green seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green is trying to work for a kimura but Modesto is defending well.
Green is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Modesto has managed to free his arm - good work. Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Modesto is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold. Modesto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Modesto is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Modesto avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Modesto tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control. Modesto is working hard here to advance position. Green seems to be working for a kimura but Modesto defends the submission attempt. Modesto wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Green passes the guard and advances to mount! Green working for a guillotine from mount but Modesto is in no mood to give up. Modesto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Modesto tries to get out of the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Green is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Modesto is surviving well by controlling Green's body position as best he can. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Modesto prevents Green from taking his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Decon Green dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Modesto slips a straight right by Green. Green shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Modesto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Modesto pulls Green in close to prevent any damage. Green trying to control but Modesto is working from the bottom. Green drops back looking for a leg! Modesto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Modesto manages to kick Green off! Green jumps back into Modesto's guard. Modesto is adopting a defensive guard. Modesto keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully. Green wants to pass the guard but Modesto is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Modesto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Green passes Modesto's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Modesto wants to get back to full guard. Green looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Green is keen to just control but Modesto is a slippery customer. Green seems to be looking for submissions.
Modesto controlling the position well. Green is trying to work for a kimura but Modesto is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Modesto tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control. Modesto trying to control but Green postures up.
Green is trying to work for a kimura but Modesto is defending well.
Green wants to pass to mount but Modesto is defending the position. Modesto tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg. Green seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Modesto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Modesto trying to control but Green postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green is looking for a kimura but Modesto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage. Green perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Modesto wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
Modesto wants to get back to full guard. Green is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Modesto sees it coming and defends easily. Modesto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Green's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Green's back! Green rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Green tries to get to full guard but Modesto has control of the leg. Modesto is working for a submission of some sort.
Green tries to roll over but Modesto keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Green wants to control but Modesto is keeping busy.
Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Green tries to get to full guard but Modesto has control of the leg. Green actively working from the bottom here. Green wants to control but Modesto is keeping busy and won't allow it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Modesto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Green trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Green is concentrating on defense, preventing Modesto from advancing position. Modesto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Modesto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Decon Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Green closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Green working away. Modesto is looking for a sweep. Modesto gets back to half guard. Modesto is holding on to half guard well. Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Modesto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Modesto trying to control here.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Modesto is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Green is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Modesto defends it well. Modesto trying to control here.
Modesto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Green seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Modesto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Modesto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Modesto manages to get to full guard.
Decon Green has got the better of the ground game so far. Modesto tries to land a sweep but no joy. Green pushes down on Modesto's leg and manages to get into half guard. Modesto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Green trying to control but Modesto is working from the bottom. Green preventing the sweep. Modesto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. 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! Green works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green wants to work for an arm triangle but Modesto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Modesto keeping hold of Green's head, controlling as best he can. Green looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Green wants to take a breather but Modesto is having none of it. Green in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Modesto tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Green!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Decon Green! A victorious Decon Green thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
71% |
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