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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Brazol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez has chosen Inside the Fire as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Brazol!
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, Felipe Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gonzalez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brazol has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brazol and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brazol is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez gets the takedown into side control.
Brazol can't do much from the bottom here.
Brazol is looking to regain half guard here but Gonzalez keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Gonzalez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gonzalez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brazol can't do much from the bottom here.
Brazol is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brazol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gonzalez working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound but Brazol is defending the strikes.
Gonzalez tries to advance to mount but Brazol denies him.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Brazol is working from the bottom.
Brazol tries to control but Gonzalez manages to take his back.
Brazol trying to control the position but Gonzalez manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gonzalez controlling the position well here. Brazol rolled but Gonzalez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brazol trying to control the hands but Gonzalez won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow to the head.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gonzalez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brazol doesn't escape.
Brazol is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gonzalez is not going to allow Brazol to sit and survive in this position.
Brazol is trying to get back to his feet but Gonzalez has full control of the position and if anything, Brazol has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gonzalez tries to get the hooks in deep but Brazol pushed the leg off.
Brazol covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez throwing sloppy strikes.
Gonzalez controlling well, preventing Brazol from escaping the position.
Gonzalez missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Gonzalez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brazol wants to clinch.
Gonzalez feints the counter takedown.
Good exchange - Gonzalez coming out on top.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
Brazol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brazol wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Gonzalez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brazol gets caught napping as Gonzalez dives in and scores a takedown. Brazol manages to retain guard.
Brazol keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazol trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzalez is proving a slippery customer.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Brazol is keeping the position.
Gonzalez keeps trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brazol keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Brazol gets tackled into the cage by Gonzalez. Gonzalez maintains the clinch.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brazol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brazol being controlled against the cage.
Brazol is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brazol managing to block the knees to the body from Gonzalez.
Brazol throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gonzalez can't get the takedown.
Brazol throws an elbow that misses.
Brazol is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gonzalez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brazol's defenses.
Gonzalez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brazol prevents it.
Brazol pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Brazol wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Brazol.
Brazol tries to counter by clinching up but Gonzalez breaks away and moves out of range.
Brazol clinches with his opponent.
Gonzalez looking to throw knees to the head but Brazol is blocking nicely.
Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez swats away the attempt to clinch by Brazol.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzalez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brazol has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez tries to circle away but Brazol has him pinned against the cage.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazol throws an elbow that misses.
Brazol has Gonzalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brazol throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gonzalez as Brazol tries to tie him up.
Brazol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Gonzalez.
Brazol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gonzalez blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez is stalling here.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the side of Brazol's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzalez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brazol doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brazol.
Brazol avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Brazol is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Brazol wants to clinch.
Gonzalez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brazol pinned against the cage. Brazol gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
Brazol tries to keep at a distance but Gonzalez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez tries to stall but Brazol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brazol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Brazol would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzalez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brazol has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gonzalez blocks the elbow strike.
Brazol has Gonzalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brazol gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gonzalez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brazol blocks it with crossed arms.
Brazol taking a breather.
Brazol managing to block the knees to the body from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brazol.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez looking to throw knees to the head but Brazol is blocking nicely.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Gonzalez.
Brazol throws an elbow that misses.
Brazol keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brazol stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to break free but Brazol pushes him back against the cage.
Brazol misses with an elbow over the top.
Gonzalez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brazol throws an elbow that misses.
Gonzalez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch.
Gonzalez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow over the top.
Gonzalez is trying to force a seperation but Brazol has the dominant position.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzalez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brazol tries to stall but Gonzalez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gonzalez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brazol backwards.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Brazol manages to get underhooks.
Gonzalez dodges an elbow strike from Brazol.
Brazol prevents the takedown attempt.
Adam Brazol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Gonzalez.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez avoids a wild elbow strike from Brazol.
Gonzalez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brazol avoiding damage as Gonzalez throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brazol just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzalez's brow.
Brazol tries to stall but Gonzalez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brazol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brazol blocks an elbow strike.
Felipe Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brazol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adam Brazol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez wants to break free but Brazol has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Felipe Gonzalez!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Felipe Gonzalez!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Felipe Gonzalez!
Felipe Gonzalez wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Felipe Gonzalez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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