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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Warren Franco (ranked 25569 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven Anderson (ranked 6134 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
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200 cm
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Warren Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raven Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Franco was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anderson wanted to stand there but Franco had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Franco is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Franco has wrist control.
Franco trying to control the position.
Franco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Franco's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Franco 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.
Franco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Franco is proving hard to escape from.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Franco working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Franco counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.
Anderson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Franco is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franco has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Franco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franco looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franco keeps working.
Anderson wants to control for a moment but Franco uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Franco defends it.
Franco pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Franco is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Franco wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Franco looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Franco shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Franco!
Franco is looking for a sweep.
Anderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anderson tries to move to full mount but Franco actually manages to regain half guard.
Anderson wants to stand but Franco has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to control but Franco is keeping him busy.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Franco defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson is trying to control. Franco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson prevents Franco from standing back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Anderson passes to full mount!
Anderson tries to control but Franco wriggling away.
Franco tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson unloads with some shots from mount but Franco bucks and avoids them well.
Anderson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Franco because Anderson loaded up on that one.
Franco tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Franco hang on?
Anderson lands a nice shot to the head.
Franco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Franco tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson with the ground and pound from mount.
Anderson with shots to the head and body - Franco looks very uncomfortable down there.
Anderson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson with shots to the head and body - Franco looks very uncomfortable down there.
Franco is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Franco is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Franco is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franco is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Anderson has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Franco taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raven Anderson!
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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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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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