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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxi Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efrain Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxi Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efrain Vera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez feints and as Vera raises his hands in defense, Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vera keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Vera pushes Rodriguez off looking to stand but Rodriguez dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but Vera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodriguez to get the leverage.
Rodriguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Vera is defending well.
Vera makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodriguez was covering up waiting for the punch and Vera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Vera postures up.
Vera wants to stand but Rodriguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rodriguez controlling the position.
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vera wants to get up but he can't break Rodriguez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Vera postures up.
Vera wants to stand but Rodriguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vera looks gassed!
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Vera is proving a slippery customer.
Vera is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rodriguez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vera is looking to defend but Rodriguez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vera! Rodriguez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vera taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maxi Rodriguez!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
48% |
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