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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Correira (ranked 3817 p4p, 3681 weight class) and John Bullock (ranked 374 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Correira is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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| 188 cm 21 195 1 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm 25 195 1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Big heart |
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Good takedowns Good kicks Very confident |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rodrigo Correira! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Bullock! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullock is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Correira's half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bullock in particular looking to stall. Correira is looking to get back to is feet but Bullock passes into side control.
Correira prevents Bullock from moving into mount. Correira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Correira is trying to improve his position. Bullock wants to stand but Correira is controlling his arm. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bullock throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Bullock taking a breather here. Bullock throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Correira, who protects the arm well. Bullock throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Bullock taking a breather here. Bullock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. You can see the frustration on Correira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Bullock trying to control the position but Correira is working away.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Correira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bullock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bullock taking a breather here. Bullock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Correira managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bullock.
Correira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bullock on the ground. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bullock wants to stand but Correira has his arm trapped. Correira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bullock is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Correira tries to hold on but Bullock postures up. Bullock throws some wild stikes that Correira manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bullock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bullock throwing strikes here but Correira is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Correira holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bullock tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bullock content just to control the position here. Correira is just holding on here. Bullock manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Correira right now.
Bullock avoiding Correira 's attempts to control his hands.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Bullock really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Correira.
Correira won't enjoy being in this position. Bullock looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Correira is tapping - it's over boys! Bullock picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Bullock!
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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
27% |
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