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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pippen Wellingsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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204 lbs
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187 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pippen Wellingsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Gilbert!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellingsworth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Ethan Gilbert has been cut.
Wellingsworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gilbert circles away quickly and effectively.
Gilbert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wellingsworth tries to avoid it but Gilbert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wellingsworth to the ground. Wellingsworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wellingsworth loads up on a big right hand but Gilbert slips the punch.
Gilbert fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wellingsworth, pushing him back against the cage.
Gilbert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wellingsworth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wellingsworth has a couple of punches blocked by Gilbert.
Gilbert manages to pull guard.
Gilbert has a closed guard, preventing Wellingsworth from standing up.
Wellingsworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gilbert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wellingsworth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gilbert trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellingsworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wellingsworth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wellingsworth stopping the sweep attempt from Gilbert.
Gilbert looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wellingsworth has picked Gilbert up and slammed him! Gilbert can't keep hold of the triangle and Wellingsworth manages to pass to side control!
Wellingsworth in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gilbert is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Gilbert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gilbert rushes Wellingsworth and presses him up against the cage.
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.
Gilbert jumps guard and drags Wellingsworth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gilbert striking off his back but it's not causing Wellingsworth any problems.
Gilbert throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gilbert trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wellingsworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gilbert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gilbert will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gilbert doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gilbert shoots in for a takedown but Wellingsworth shows good takedown defense.
Pippen Wellingsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Gilbert.
Gilbert shoots in but no luck this time.
Gilbert instigates a clinch.
Wellingsworth stops a takedown attempt from Gilbert.
Gilbert looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellingsworth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wellingsworth prevents the takedown attempt.
Gilbert has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wellingsworth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gilbert tries to pull guard but Wellingsworth holds him up against the cage and eventually Gilbert drops back down to his feet.
Wellingsworth can't break the clinch.
Gilbert jumps guard but Wellingsworth stands there with Gilbert around his waist. Gilbert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gilbert pulls guard effortlessly.
Wellingsworth stays in close to Gilbert's body and controls the position.
Wellingsworth looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilbert trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wellingsworth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gilbert on the ground.
That's four 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.
Gilbert tries to strike from the bottom.
Wellingsworth is looking to stand up but Gilbert won't let him.
Wellingsworth takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Gilbert manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gilbert working Wellingsworth over with strikes here.
Gilbert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gilbert scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gilbert throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gilbert with shots to the head and body - Wellingsworth looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ethan Gilbert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ethan Gilbert's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gilbert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wellingsworth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gilbert rushes Wellingsworth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wellingsworth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gilbert is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wellingsworth prevents the takedown attempt.
Pippen Wellingsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Gilbert.
Gilbert misses with a knee strike.
Wellingsworth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gilbert has him pressed against the cage.
Gilbert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wellingsworth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wellingsworth dodges an elbow strike from Gilbert.
Wellingsworth wants to get back to striking at distance but Gilbert won't allow it.
Gilbert tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gilbert tries for a takedown but Wellingsworth manages to get underhooks.
Gilbert is breathing heavily.
Gilbert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wellingsworth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gilbert can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellingsworth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wellingsworth is trying to break the clinch but Gilbert has him pressed against the cage.
Gilbert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wellingsworth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pippen Wellingsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wellingsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gilbert at a distance.
Wellingsworth stalks Gilbert and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gilbert's face. Gilbert staggers backwards, shaken.
Wellingsworth throws a nice looking combination but Gilbert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wellingsworth lands with an uppercut that bounces Gilbert off the cage and back into rage.
Wellingsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gilbert misses with a looping left.
Wellingsworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wellingsworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wellingsworth swivels and escapes.
Wellingsworth misses with a wild combination.
Gilbert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wellingsworth tries to avoid it but Gilbert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wellingsworth to the ground. Wellingsworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gilbert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wellingsworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gilbert. Gilbert circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wellingsworth lands a jab to the head.
Wellingsworth's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wellingsworth duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Wellingsworth. That snapped Gilbert's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Wellingsworth as Gilbert shoots in.
Wellingsworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Gilbert. Gilbert gets slowly back to his feet.
Pippen Wellingsworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wellingsworth is fending him off so far but Gilbert persists. Nope, Wellingsworth circles away and we're back to standing.
Wellingsworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gilbert motions for Wellingsworth to come forward. Gilbert throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gilbert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wellingsworth tries to avoid it but Gilbert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wellingsworth to the ground. Wellingsworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wellingsworth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gilbert shoots in for a double leg but Wellingsworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wellingsworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Gilbert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wellingsworth as he avoids it easily.
Wellingsworth's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wellingsworth duly obliges.
Gilbert shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellingsworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gilbert tries to clinch up but Wellingsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Gilbert misses with a combination
and Wellingsworth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ethan Gilbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilbert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wellingsworth circles away.
Gilbert wants to clinch but Wellingsworth slips to the side
and Wellingsworth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gilbert thinking.
Nice sprawl there from Wellingsworth as Gilbert shoots in.
Wellingsworth thows a body shot but no joy.
Gilbert gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gilbert postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gilbert looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wellingsworth is avoiding damage well.
Wellingsworth is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pippen Wellingsworth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Gilbert's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Gilbert or perhaps it was just good defense by Wellingsworth which made him look bad.
Pippen Wellingsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Wellingsworth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gilbert's hands.
Gilbert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wellingsworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gilbert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wellingsworth's guard.
Gilbert thows a big elbow that misses.
Gilbert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gilbert decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gilbert misses with a takedown
enabling Wellingsworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Pippen Wellingsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Gilbert.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gilbert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert closes the distance and clinches up with Wellingsworth, looking for a takedown. Gilbert pushes Wellingsworth against the cage but Wellingsworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wellingsworth's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wellingsworth duly obliges.
Gilbert moves in looking to clinch but Wellingsworth pushes him off.
Gilbert scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wellingsworth is looking to escape.
Gilbert wants to pass to mount but Wellingsworth is defending the position.
Gilbert in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wellingsworth tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gilbert!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ethan Gilbert!
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energy
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hype
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