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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Gerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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210 lbs
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182 cm
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirko Filipovic!
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, Jerry Gerald!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerald throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Filipovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Gerald finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gerald forces his way into half guard.
Filipovic is refusing to be controlled, as Gerald sits in half guard.
Filipovic wants to get back to full guard.
Gerald content to control rather than advance.
Gerald stops Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerald wants to free his trapped foot but Filipovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerald controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerald frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gerald has hold of Filipovic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Filipovic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gerald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerald working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Filipovic turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gerald off and cradles Filipovic's limp body as Gerald celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jerry Gerald!
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energy
A | B |
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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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