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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and UR Subbed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Subbed's choice of entrance music: Here Come the Bastards. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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183 cm
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185 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edgar Figaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, UR Subbed!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subbed fails with a takedown attempt.
Subbed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Figaro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Figaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Subbed.
Figaro ducks under a wild hook from Subbed.
Subbed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Figaro defending well as Subbed loads up on a big left hand.
UR Subbed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Subbed connects with a single shot there.
Subbed fails with a takedown attempt.
Subbed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Figaro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Figaro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Figaro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Subbed is looking for a sweep.
Subbed manages to get back to half guard.
Figaro is looking for a kimura here.
Figaro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subbed actively working from the bottom here.
Subbed misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Subbed trying to hold on to Figaro's head to control him but Figaro postures up.
Figaro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Figaro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Subbed has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Figaro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Subbed is surviving well by controlling Figaro's body position as best he can.
Subbed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Figaro looking for a guillotine from mount but Subbed is having none of it.
Figaro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Subbed has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Figaro is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro is working for a guillotine from mount but Subbed frees his head quite easily.
Subbed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Subbed gets back to half guard.
Subbed is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Figaro pulls his head out easily.
Subbed is looking for a sweep. Figaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Subbed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Figaro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Figaro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Subbed defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Figaro looking for a submission but Subbed manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Subbed looking for a sweep. Not yet Subbed, not yet.
Figaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Subbed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Figaro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Subbed is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Subbed has escaped and now he's on top!
Subbed advances position into side control!
Subbed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Figaro, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Subbed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edgar Figaro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Subbed throws a jab but it's blocked by Figaro.
Figaro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Subbed circles away.
Figaro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Subbed counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Figaro working for a triangle but Subbed defends it easily.
Subbed postures up and lands a big shot to Figaro's brow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Subbed wants to pass the guard but Figaro is keeping the position.
Figaro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Subbed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Subbed has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Subbed can't escape the position.
Figaro avoids the attempt from Subbed to control.
Figaro looking to secure an arm triangle but Subbed defends it well.
Subbed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Edgar Figaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Subbed throwing hammer fists to the chest of Figaro. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figaro avoids the attempt from Subbed to control.
Figaro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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.
Subbed throwing hammer fists to the chest of Figaro. What's that going to do exactly?
Subbed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Subbed is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Figaro goes for an armbar but Subbed turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Subbed.
Subbed is in close to Figaro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Subbed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Figaro has his foot on Subbed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Subbed works his way back into a safe position though.
Figaro looking for a guillotine here but Subbed defends easily.
Subbed connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subbed with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Subbed wants to control from the top but Figaro keeps moving.
Subbed sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Figaro's guard.
Subbed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Figaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Subbed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Subbed winds up and cracks Figaro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Subbed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Figaro's head.
Subbed thows a huge punch but Figaro dodges it nicely.
Figaro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Figaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Subbed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Figaro counters with a straight right hand.
Figaro avoids the body shot from Subbed.
Subbed shoots for a takedown but Figaro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Figaro slips a jab from Subbed.
Figaro with a poor takedown
and Subbed counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Figaro's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Figaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figaro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Subbed working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Subbed must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Subbed advances position into side control!
Figaro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
UR Subbed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Subbed. No joy for Figaro on that attempt.
Figaro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Subbed lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Subbed shoots and misses
and Figaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Figaro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Subbed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Figaro.
Subbed misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Figaro seems to be working for a kimura but Subbed defends the submission attempt.
Subbed throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Subbed defends it well.
Subbed flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Figaro is looking for a kimura but Subbed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Figaro to get the leverage.
Subbed striking from the bottom.
Subbed punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Subbed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Figaro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Figaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Subbed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Figaro counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Subbed!
Subbed can't escape the position.
Figaro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Subbed manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Subbed regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro is working for a kimura but Subbed is defending it quite comfortably.
Figaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Subbed is just riding it out for now. Figaro eventually gives up the hold.
Subbed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Figaro looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro trying to move into half guard but instead Subbed has managed to sweep!
Figaro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Figaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Figaro has his foot on Subbed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Subbed works his way back into a safe position though.
Figaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Figaro working for a triangle but Subbed defends it easily.
Subbed tries to free his leg and advance position but Figaro is retaining full guard.
Figaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Figaro has momentary wrist control but Subbed slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Subbed scores with a jab.
Subbed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Figaro in his tracks.
Subbed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Subbed lands with a right hand.
Subbed swinging wilding here.
Figaro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Subbed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Figaro thinking.
Subbed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Subbed cracks Figaro with an open hand slap.
Subbed throws a right hand that Figaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Figaro also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edgar Figaro.
I think Figaro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Figaro!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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