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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Parlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Gabriel Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orsini is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fury of the storm. This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Parlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Gabriel Orsini!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsini moves into range and clinches up with Parlow.
Orsini content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Parlow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orsini smiles and moves away.
Parlow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parlow walks into a straight right hand from Orsini.
Orsini throws a jab when Parlow was well out of range.
Orsini clinches.
Orsini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orsini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orsini pushes Parlow up against the cage in a clinch.
Orsini is pushing Parlow up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parlow.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Parlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parlow gets a takedown into half guard.
Parlow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orsini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Parlow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parlow wants to work for an arm triangle but Orsini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parlow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orsini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parlow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orsini won't allow Parlow to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parlow stops Orsini from getting back to his feet.
Orsini is defending against the submission attempts here by Parlow.
Parlow is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Orsini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Parlow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parlow prevents Orsini from standing back up.
Parlow tries to pass to full mount but Orsini defends it.
Parlow is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Orsini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Parlow works his foot free and advances to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orsini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Parlow goes for an armbar but Orsini turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Orsini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parlow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orsini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orsini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Parlow is breathing heavily.
Orsini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orsini would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joao Gabriel Orsini will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Parlow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orsini as he jumps to the side.
Orsini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parlow shoots for a takedown but Orsini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parlow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orsini pinned against the cage. Orsini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Parlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orsini feints and then cracks Parlow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parlow down.
Parlow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orsini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Parlow backs up against the cage.
Orsini drives through and clinches with Parlow against the cage.
Orsini just leaning against Parlow, taking a breather.
Parlow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orsini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Orsini has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Orsini manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parlow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orsini pinned against the cage. Orsini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parlow shoots for a takedown but Orsini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orsini tries to close the distance and clinch but Parlow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orsini bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orsini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orsini tries to land a knee to the head but Parlow blocks with his arms.
Orsini effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Orsini's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Orsini breaks from the clinch.
Parlow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orsini's waist but Orsini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parlow off to one side.
Parlow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orsini swivels and escapes.
Joao Gabriel Orsini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsini misses with a double jab.
Orsini lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini tries to clinch up but Parlow circles away and keeps his distance.
Orsini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orsini has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parlow tries to pull guard but Orsini won't allow it.
Parlow tries to pull guard but Orsini holds him up against the cage and eventually Parlow drops back down to his feet.
Orsini breaks from the clinch.
Orsini stuffs the takedown attempt from Parlow. Parlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Orsini clinches up with Parlow and pushes him back against the cage.
Parlow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Orsini is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Parlow can't fight it off and eventually Orsini manages to take the fight to the floor. Parlow looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Parlow is trying to keep Orsini in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parlow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Parlow has his foot on Orsini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orsini works his way back into a safe position though.
Parlow looking for a guillotine here but Orsini defends easily.
Orsini stands up and waves to Parlow to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Orsini lands but Parlow takes it in his stride.
Parlow tries for a takedown but Orsini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Orsini digs a good body shot into Parlow's ribs.
Orsini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orsini stuffs the takedown.
Parlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Orsini tries to clinch up.
Parlow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orsini's waist but Orsini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parlow off to one side.
Orsini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parlow, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsini is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Parlow or perhaps it was just good defense by Orsini which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Gabriel Orsini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Parlow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orsini but Orsini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orsini has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orsini prevents the takedown attempt.
Orsini breaks from the clinch.
Orsini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orsini has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Parlow is trying to keep an underhook but Orsini manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Orsini wants to stand but Parlow has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Parlow tries to get to full guard but Orsini has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parlow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orsini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orsini's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parlow trying to control momentarily.
Parlow looking for the RNC.
Orsini is trying to get back to his feet but Parlow has full control of the position and if anything, Orsini has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Parlow trying to control momentarily.
Parlow working for the choke.
Joao Gabriel Orsini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Parlow's arms.
Orsini preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Parlow.
Parlow looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parlow working for a choke but Orsini is defending well.
Orsini holding both Parlow 's hands and preventing any damage.
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.
Parlow is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chris Parlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orsini fending off the submission attempt from Parlow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsini takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Parlow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orsini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Gabriel Orsini!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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