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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tout Petit Gigante (ranked 439 p4p, 484 weight class) and Elix Juarez (ranked 50 p4p, 56 weight class). Gigante comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To Heartbreak. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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15 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tout Petit Gigante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elix Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Juarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gigante wants to get back to full guard.
Juarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gigante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juarez pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigante tries to get to full guard but Juarez has control of the leg.
Juarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gigante does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juarez controlling the action here.
Juarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gigante can't escape the position.
Gigante is working hard here to advance position.
Gigante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Juarez wants to control the pace but Gigante is squirming around nicely.
Juarez controlling from the full mount.
Gigante can't escape the position.
Juarez wants to take his opponent's back but Gigante doesn't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gigante can't escape the position.
Juarez wants to take Gigante's back but he can't do it this time.
Gigante has given up his back here. Will Juarez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez is trying to stick to Gigante's back but Gigante is turning into Juarez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Juarez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gigante.
Gigante pushes down on Juarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Juarez is in trouble now - Gigante has advanced to mount!
Juarez is looking to get to half guard.
Gigante looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gigante moves to the back position.
Gigante is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Juarez holding both Gigante 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gigante doesn't have the hooks in and Juarez manages to turn into his guard.
Juarez won't allow Gigante to sweep him here.
Gigante working for a triangle but Juarez defends it easily.
Juarez preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gigante is trying to get back to full guard.
Juarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Gigante is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gigante moves into full guard.
Juarez trying to control but Gigante is working from the bottom.
Juarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gigante keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
Juarez looking to pass the guard.
Gigante wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gigante is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gigante regains half guard.
Juarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gigante is trying to get back to full guard.
Gigante won't allow Juarez to pass to mount.
Gigante is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Juarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Juarez's back!
Juarez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gigante's guard. Nice work there by Juarez.
Gigante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elix Juarez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gigante closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gigante lands in his opponent's guard.
Gigante looking to pass the guard.
Gigante advances to half guard.
Juarez is looking to control Gigante's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juarez avoid being mounted?
Juarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gigante's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gigante's back!
Juarez working for the choke.
Gigante tries to break free.
Gigante manages to reverse the position and now he's in Juarez's guard. Nice work there by Gigante.
Gigante wants to pass the guard but Juarez is keeping the position.
Juarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gigante is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juarez trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Gigante advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Juarez trying to control but Gigante postures up.
Gigante wants to pass to mount but Juarez is defending the position.
Gigante seems to be working for a kimura but Juarez defends the submission attempt.
Juarez is looking to improve his position.
Gigante is pressing down on Juarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juarez is holding on for now.
Juarez controlling the position well.
Juarez wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gigante looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gigante is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Juarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gigante.
Juarez wants to control but Gigante is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juarez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gigante is staying active.
Gigante is looking for a kimura here.
Gigante tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gigante is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juarez looking to control.
Juarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gigante haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Juarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gigante defends well.
Juarez trying to keep a closed guard but Gigante is proving a slippery customer.
Juarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gigante sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Juarez's guard.
Juarez is pressing down on Gigante's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gigante slips nicely into half guard.
Gigante works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gigante with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gigante jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Juarez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gigante is trying to get an arm triangle but Juarez is defending well.
Gigante moves into full mount!
Juarez is controlling an arm, preventing Gigante from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gigante takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juarez tries to break free.
Juarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tout Petit Gigante dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gigante closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Juarez did well to prevent Gigante getting side control.
Elix Juarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gigante seems to be looking for submissions.
Gigante tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Juarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juarez.
Gigante advances position into side control!
Juarez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gigante off and has taken his back!
Juarez wants to control but Gigante is keeping busy.
Juarez has the hooks in. Gigante is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gigante looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gigante tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigante working to try and regain half guard.
Juarez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gigante can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tout Petit Gigante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gigante working to try and regain half guard.
Juarez wants to take Gigante's back here but Gigante is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gigante working to try and regain half guard.
Juarez looking to control but Gigante is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Juarez takes Gigante's back.
Juarez keeps control of the position as Gigante tries to break free.
Juarez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gigante is defending well though. Juarez let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez working for a choke but Gigante is defending well.
Gigante tries to roll but Juarez sticks to his back.
Gigante fending off the submission attempt from Juarez.
Gigante is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gigante showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juarez doesn't have the hooks in and Gigante manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigante looking to pass the guard.
Gigante advances position into side control!
Juarez gets back to half guard.
Gigante seems to be looking for submissions.
Gigante tries to pass to full mount but Juarez defends it.
Gigante 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.
Gigante wants to pass the guard but Juarez is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Juarez tries to roll over but Gigante keeps him under control.
Juarez moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juarez is on top in guard.
Gigante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gigante keeping full guard, as Juarez tries to pass.
Gigante is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Juarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gigante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juarez has managed to get both his arms back between Gigante's legs - danger averted.
Gigante has his foot on Juarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juarez works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elix Juarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Juarez 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Tout Petit Gigante!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Tout Petit Gigante!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Elix Juarez!
Tout Petit Gigante wins by split decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Tout Petit Gigante thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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