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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Moraes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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187 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
28
185 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Moraes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Gutierrez! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A momentary lapse in concentration from Gutierrez enables Moraes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gutierrez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Gutierrez pushes Moraes off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moraes as he jumps to the side. Gutierrez shoots and misses and Moraes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Moraes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Gutierrez gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gutierrez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gutierrez controlling his opponent. Gutierrez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Moraes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gutierrez controlling the pace for now. Gutierrez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Gutierrez is looking to work his way around to Moraes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gutierrez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Gutierrez wants to control the pace but Moraes is squirming around nicely. Gutierrez controlling from mount.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Julio Gutierrez wasn't active enough on the ground. Moraes feints and as Gutierrez raises his hands in defense, Moraes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moraes passes into half guard. Gutierrez wants to control but Moraes is keeping busy.
Moraes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moraes is breathing heavily. Moraes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gutierrez gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moraes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gutierrez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gutierrez has escaped and now he's on top! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gutierrez advances position into side control! Gutierrez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Moraes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Moraes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Gutierrez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gutierrez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moraes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gutierrez swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio Gutierrez will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gutierrez shoots for a double leg takedown but Moraes sprawls well. He's pushed Gutierrez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Moraes scores a takedown into full mount! Gutierrez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gutierrez regains half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Moraes prevents Gutierrez from standing back up.
Gutierrez tries to get to full guard but Moraes has control of the leg. Moraes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gutierrez has managed to free his arm - good work. Gutierrez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Gutierrez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moraes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Moraes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Moraes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gutierrez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Moraes working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moraes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gutierrez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moraes but great work by Gutierrez. Gutierrez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moraes keeps working. Gutierrez has an Americana. Moraes didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gutierrez is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gutierrez hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Julio Gutierrez! In his post fight interview, Julio Gutierrez 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
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