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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lincoln Rice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra tries to keep at a distance but Rice has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guerra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rice uses from the top position.
Rice looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guerra wants to get back to his feet but Rice is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lincoln Rice has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Guerra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rice counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice stays in close to Guerra's body and controls the position.
Guerra is working an open guard so Rice takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Guerra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rice swivels and escapes.
Rice moves into the clinch.
Rice has picked Guerra up - he's going for a ride! Rice dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rice is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rice controlling the pace.
Rice seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Guerra for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rice's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Guerra has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nice strikes from Rice there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rice keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guerra on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lincoln Rice.
Guerra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Rice.
Rice moves out of range of the body kick.
Guerra tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rice defends well and Guerra ends up having to push Rice into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lincoln Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Guerra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guerra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rice.
Sloppy strikes from Rice. Those never looked like landing.
Guerra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rice avoids it really well and circles away.
Rice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guerra's waist but Guerra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rice off to one side.
Guerra looks to land a combination but Rice avoids it well.
Guerra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rice circles away quickly and effectively.
Rice drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guerra looks winded!
Rice slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guerra keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerra is looking to regain half guard here but Rice keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Rice dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Guerra looks for a takedown but Rice sprawls well.
Guerra takes the fight into the clinch.
Rice putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guerra in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Guerra is looking for a takedown.
Rice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guerra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lincoln Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Guerra.
Rice takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Guerra tries for a takedown but Rice circles away easily
and Rice counters with a nice body shot.
Guerra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rice, pushing him back against the cage.
Guerra is breathing heavily.
Rice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra takes a kick to the side of the head.
No joy there for Guerra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guerra clinches up with Rice and pushes him back against the cage.
Rice breaks from the clinch.
Carlos Guerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rice fails with a takedown attempt.
Guerra throws a sloppy head kick
and Rice counters with a slapping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guerra.
Rice changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guerra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rice controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerra tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rice is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Guerra has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rice is punishing Guerra with some ground and pound.
Rice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Rice controlling the position well here. Guerra rolled but Rice kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Guerra controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice is looking for the choke from the back position but Guerra is controlling his hands well.
Rice controlling the position well here. Guerra rolled but Rice kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Guerra is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rice lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guerra looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra tries to escape the position.
Rice slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Rice dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rice slips a jab and a cross from Guerra.
Rice closes the distance and clinches.
Rice is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guerra has Rice pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rice manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guerra is looking for a takedown.
Rice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guerra closes the distance and clinches.
Rice manages to break the clinch.
Guerra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rice counters with a three punch combo that has Guerra backing up. Guerra nods at Rice to acknowledge the strikes.
Lincoln Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Guerra.
Guerra misses with a takedown
and Rice counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Guerra!
Guerra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee asks Rice politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rice prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rice decides to stand back up. Rice steps back and let's Guerra get back to his feet.
Rice gets tackled into the cage by Guerra. Guerra maintains the clinch.
Rice gets control of Guerra's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rice will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Guerra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rice looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guerra is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Guerra has gone for a leg lock! Rice slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guerra's guard.
Rice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guerra is wriggling around but Rice manages to pass to half guard.
Guerra pushes Rice off looking to stand but Rice dives back in and keeps control.
Rice seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rice stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rice seems to be looking for submissions.
Guerra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guerra.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rice is looking to work some ground and pound but Guerra has wrist control.
Guerra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rice stopping the sweep attempt from Guerra.
Carlos Guerra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincoln Rice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guerra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Rice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rice, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Rice!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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