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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Epstien (ranked 5253 p4p, 536 weight class) and Roger Theodore (ranked 24285 p4p, 770 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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192 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Epstien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Theodore!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epstien moves into the clinch.
Epstien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Epstien is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Theodore is defending well.
Epstien unloads a knee to the mid-section. Theodore lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Epstien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epstien clinches with his opponent.
Theodore stops a takedown attempt from Epstien.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Epstien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epstien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Epstien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Epstien has control of Theodore's left arm, preventing Theodore from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstien 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.
Epstien is pulling down on Theodore's head. It's preventing any offense from Theodore, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epstien is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Epstien pulls Theodore in close to prevent any damage.
Theodore trying to stand up but can't free himself from Epstien's guard.
Epstien keeping moving, preventing Theodore from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epstien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Theodore manages to get himself to full guard.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Theodore working a defensive guard but Epstien manages to pass into side control anyway.
Theodore trying to remain calm as Epstien controls from the top position.
Theodore struggling a bit here.
Theodore is trying to escape the position but Epstien is controlling the position.
Theodore managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Epstien.
Theodore is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Theodore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Epstien has control of an arm but Theodore manages to advance to Epstien's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Epstien's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Theodore trying to control momentarily.
Epstien tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Epstien trying desperately to get to his feet.
Epstien regains half guard.
Epstien is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Theodore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Theodore's back!
Epstien connects with a big shot to the side of Theodore's head.
Epstien has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Theodore! Can he survive? No! He's out! Epstien gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Epstien!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
32% |
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