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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Eshton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Eshton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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200 cm
26
300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Eshton!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza shoots in and gets a takedown into Eshton's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Souza is working Eshton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Souza working some strikes from top position.
Eshton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Souza works over Eshton with some ground and pound from 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!
Souza postures up and lands a big shot to Eshton's brow.
Eshton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Souza defends it easily.
Eshton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souza trying to control but Eshton is working from the bottom.
Eshton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Souza throws a big right hand that misses.
Souza throws a big right hand that misses.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eshton looking for subs off his back but Souza has passed one foot through into half guard.
Eshton looking for submissions off his back.
Eshton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eshton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Eshton looking for submissions off his back.
Eshton looking for submissions off his back.
Eshton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Eshton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eshton looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Souza slips a nice elbow through Eshton's hands, connecting with Eshton's forehead.
Eshton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Eshton looking for submissions off his back.
Souza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Souza working Eshton over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eshton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eshton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Souza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Eshton keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Eshton has momentary wrist control but Souza slips an elbow through the middle.
Eshton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souza landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza working some strikes from top position.
Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eshton is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily.
Souza chips away with some ground and pound.
Eshton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza is in close to Eshton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eshton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza working some strikes from top position.
Souza with a nice head shot there.
Souza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza is working Eshton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Eshton is keeping the position.
Souza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eshton on the ground.
Souza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Souza trying to control but Eshton is working from the bottom.
Eshton looking for a guillotine here but Souza defends easily.
Eshton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eshton wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eshton pushes a forearm under Souza's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Souza is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Eshton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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