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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Green will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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151 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
22
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerry Mann! 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, Jordan Green! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Mann does a little dance to reset his feet. Green throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Mann avoids the head kick by Green.
Green has managed to clinch.
Mann wants a takedown.
Green tries to break free but Mann pushes him back against the cage. Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Mann controls his hands.
Green is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Green wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mann has him pressed against the cage. Mann has Green pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mann pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Green tumbling to the mat - Mann dives into Green's guard. Mann could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mann gets to his feet - Green follows without any prompting. Green lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Gerry Mann has been cut. Green scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Green doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mann. Green is trying to pull guard but Mann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Gerry Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Green. Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Green shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mann pinned against the cage. Mann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Green scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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 throws a right and a left that both miss. Green has Mann up against the cage in a clinch.
Mann is struggling to control the position. Mann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Green uses from the top position. Green stopping the sweep attempt from Mann. Mann scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green rushes Mann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Green wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mann has him pressed against the cage. Green is trying to pull guard but Mann has him pressed against the cage. Green breaks from the clinch.
Green throws a head kick but Mann moves out of range.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Green looks winded! Mann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Green darts in looking for a takedown but Mann gets double underhooks and turns Green into the cage. Mann holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Green is trying to pull guard but Mann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Mann is stalling here.
Green wants to take the fight to the mat but Mann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Mann stalling against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mann seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Green dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gerry Mann's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Green doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mann counters with a straight right hand. Green throws a series of punches but Mann moves out of range. Green shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. The fight moves into the clinch position. Green is trying to pull guard but Mann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Gerry Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Green. Green breaks from the clinch.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Mann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Green napping and manages to drive through into side control! Green is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mann has hold of Green's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Green seems comfortable defending it but Mann has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Green is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Green is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mann couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gerry Mann!
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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
85% |
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