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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gab Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior comes into the arena with SOLDIERS HEART blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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185 cm
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187 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gab Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior shoots in but no luck this time.
Riddle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Junior.
Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riddle as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gab Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior fails with the takedown.
Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riddle tries to avoid it but Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riddle to the ground. Riddle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riddle.
Riddle misses with a hook. Junior ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Riddle. No joy for Junior on that attempt.
Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Riddle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Riddle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior shoots in for a double leg but Riddle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Riddle circles away.
Junior looks to clinch
and Riddle counters with a straight right hand.
Junior scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Junior is trying to get an arm triangle but Riddle is defending well.
Junior in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Riddle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Riddle controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riddle wants to get back to full guard.
Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riddle's head.
Riddle is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
Junior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riddle defending well though.
Junior is thwarting Riddle's attempts to control the position.
Junior thows a huge punch but Riddle dodges it nicely.
Junior throwing shots but Riddle is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riddle is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold.
Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Junior is looking for a kimura here.
Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riddle is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Junior has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior is thwarting Riddle's attempts to control the position.
Junior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riddle defending well though.
Junior is looking for submissions but instead, Riddle has regained full guard.
Riddle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Junior!
Junior is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gab Junior dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Riddle misses with a left hand
and Junior counters with a stiff right hand.
Riddle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Junior has a takedown stuffed.
Junior takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Riddle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Riddle connects with a body shot that sends Junior's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riddle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Riddle lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riddle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gab Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riddle misses with a low kick.
Riddle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Junior has a takedown stuffed.
Riddle looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
Riddle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Junior doesn't seem bothered though.
Junior closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Riddle holds on to Junior's head and controls the position momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior is working Riddle over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Junior seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Junior scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Riddle trying to control but Junior postures up.
Junior missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riddle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Junior tries to pass to full mount but Riddle defends it.
Riddle keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Junior not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riddle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Junior.
Riddle is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Riddle wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
Junior in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riddle wants to get back to his feet but Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Junior throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior postures up and lands a big shot to Riddle's brow.
Riddle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
Junior loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riddle looking for a sweep. Not yet Riddle, not yet.
Riddle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Junior works over Riddle with some ground and pound from guard.
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Junior works over Riddle with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riddle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junior throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Riddle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Riddle blocks a head kick by Junior.
An inside leg kick from Riddle misses.
Riddle throws a series of punches but Junior avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Junior.
Junior looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Riddle!
Riddle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddle prevents Junior from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Riddle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Junior tries to roll over but Riddle keeps him under control.
Junior misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior wants to improve his position but Riddle is controlling well.
Riddle is trying to control. Junior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riddle pulls his head out easily.
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riddle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Junior won't allow Riddle to pass to mount.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Junior misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Junior wants to improve his position but Riddle is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior trying to get back to full guard but Riddle takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gab Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junior slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Junior gets full guard.
Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riddle is posturing up here but Junior has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Riddle tries to roll out but it's too tight and Riddle has to tap! Slick submission there by Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gab Junior!
An out of breath Gab Junior thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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