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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Claudemir Bonanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munoz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lil Wayne ft Drake - Right above it. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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166 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claudemir Bonanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munoz throws a series of punches but Bonanza avoids them all with ease.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonanza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Munoz tries a head kick but it misses.
Munoz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonanza attempts a counter takedown but Munoz avoids it well and moves away.
Munoz throws a head kick but Bonanza moves out of range.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bonanza avoids the head kick by Munoz.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Munoz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Munoz throws a right and a left that Bonanza avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonanza shoots in looking for a takedown but Munoz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bonanza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Munoz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bonanza dodges the punch combination from Munoz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonanza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Munoz misses.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bonanza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bonanza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bonanza is trying to get an arm triangle but Munoz is defending well.
Bonanza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Munoz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Munoz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonanza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bonanza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Munoz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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!
Bonanza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza wants to control but Munoz is keeping him busy.
Bonanza controlling the position from side mount.
Bonanza tries for a kimura but Munoz is defending well.
Bonanza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munoz keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bonanza wants to take a breather but Munoz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bonanza.
Bonanza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bonanza looking to pass the guard.
Bonanza wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Munoz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses.
Bonanza is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jackson Munoz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonanza walks into a straight right hand from Munoz.
Munoz throws a body shot but no joy.
Munoz lands the left hand.
Munoz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonanza circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonanza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bonanza dodges the punch combination from Munoz.
Bonanza tries to counter with a takedown but Munoz is quick to defend against it.
Munoz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Munoz leaves Bonanza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza dodges the punch combination from Munoz.
Munoz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munoz swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz lands a jab to the nose.
Bonanza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Munoz misses with a double jab
and Bonanza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bonanza.
Munoz keeping full guard, as Bonanza tries to pass.
Bonanza is working hard here to advance position.
Bonanza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Bonanza from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bonanza trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Bonanza looking to sit in guard and control but Munoz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Munoz wants to stand but Bonanza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bonanza is striking off his back. Munoz thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Bonanza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munoz pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza is trying to control but Munoz manages to pass to mount!
Bonanza tries to hold on but Munoz postures up.
Bonanza is desperately trying to improve his position but Munoz has a good base and remains in mount.
Bonanza sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Munoz prevents Bonanza from improving his position.
Munoz postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bonanza to stand up.
Munoz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bonanza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Munoz won't be happy with that.
Bonanza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Munoz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bonanza trying to control the position but Munoz is working away.
Bonanza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Munoz is trying to buck Bonanza off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Munoz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bonanza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munoz swivels and escapes.
Munoz throws a series of punches but Bonanza moves out of range.
Bonanza feinted with a counter takedown.
Bonanza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Munoz was covering up waiting for the punch and Bonanza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Munoz is looking to stand up but Bonanza isn't so interested in that idea.
Bonanza has gone for a leg lock! Munoz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bonanza's guard.
Munoz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bonanza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Munoz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza is trying to hold Munoz in close to prevent damage but Munoz has managed to pass into half guard.
Claudemir Bonanza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonanza wants to control but Munoz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonanza is pressing down on Munoz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bonanza trying to keep a closed guard but Munoz is proving a slippery customer.
Munoz is looking to stand up but Bonanza won't let him.
Munoz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonanza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munoz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bonanza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Munoz wants to get up but he can't break Bonanza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bonanza is looking for a triangle but Munoz pushes his legs off easily.
Bonanza is looking for a triangle but Munoz pushes his legs off easily.
Bonanza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Munoz wants to stand but Bonanza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza trying to control the position.
Munoz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bonanza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bonanza has a closed guard, preventing Munoz from standing up.
Bonanza is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Munoz has his hands clasped together but Bonanza extends and breaks Munoz's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bonanza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claudemir Bonanza!
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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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