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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CHRIS SMITH (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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212 lbs
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200 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CHRIS SMITH!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SMITH stuffs the takedown.
CHRIS SMITH seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro gets caught flat footed, as SMITH shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
SMITH must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but SMITH pushes his legs off easily.
SMITH forces his way into half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but SMITH pulls his head out easily.
SMITH trying to mount his opponent but Ribeiro defends it.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard but SMITH has mounted him!
Ribeiro wants to hold on but SMITH pushes him away.
SMITH prevents Ribeiro from getting the reversal.
SMITH looking to control but Ribeiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ribeiro can't escape the position.
SMITH trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by SMITH.
SMITH landing strikes from the mount.
Ribeiro is trying desperately to improve position.
SMITH with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ribeiro is working to get back to half guard.
SMITH wants to control but Ribeiro has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but SMITH is controlling well.
Ribeiro trying to control but SMITH postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SMITH thows a huge punch but Ribeiro dodges it nicely.
Ribeiro is staying active underneath SMITH, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt
and SMITH counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
SMITH is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but SMITH can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SMITH pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think SMITH should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ribeiro has tightened it up now! SMITH should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mario Ribeiro!
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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
56% |
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