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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chad Gepte (ranked 1966 p4p, 2297 weight class) and Elias Moreira (ranked 239 p4p, 267 weight class). Gepte kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Styx - Mr. Roboto. Elias Moreira will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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5 - 3 - 0 |
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4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Gepte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elias Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gepte throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moreira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gepte is in Moreira's guard.
Gepte sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gepte drops back looking for a leg! Moreira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moreira manages to kick Gepte off! Gepte jumps back into Moreira's guard.
Gepte stays in close to Moreira's body and controls the position.
Moreira is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gepte dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gepte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gepte tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moreira's legs.
Gepte advances to full mount.
Gepte content just to control the position here.
Gepte landing punches.
Gepte avoids the attempt from Moreira to control.
Moreira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gepte. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gepte lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gepte trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gepte looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Moreira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gepte with good strikes from the mount here!
Gepte landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gepte content just to control the position here.
Gepte scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gepte pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gepte goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Moreira turns into him and now he's in Gepte's guard.
Gepte controlling Moreira's posture.
Gepte looking for a sweep. Not yet Gepte, not yet.
Gepte is looking for a triangle but Moreira pushes his legs off easily.
Gepte is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Moreira rolls with it to try and escape but Gepte cranks on the arm and Moreira is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Gepte!
In his post fight interview, Chad Gepte started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
38% |
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