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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaine Bartheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juarez comes to the cage accompanied by INTRO - DMX. Bartheon has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blaine Bartheon!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartheon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Juarez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bartheon's guard.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartheon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juarez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bartheon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Juarez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bartheon wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Bartheon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bartheon looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartheon tries to free his leg and advance position but Juarez is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Bartheon is fighting to break Juarez's control of his arms but Juarez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bartheon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juarez is keeping the position for now.
Juarez has his hands on Bartheon's head, controlling the position.
Juarez controls Bartheon momentarily but Bartheon frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Juarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bartheon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juarez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bartheon is trying to defend but Juarez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Juarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Juarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Bartheon is looking for a sweep. Juarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez is nestled in close to Bartheon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Juarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bartheon defends it well.
Juarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bartheon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Juarez.
Juarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bartheon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez 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! Bartheon is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Juarez!
A victorious Jose Juarez 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
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