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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sham Wow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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178 cm
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174 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sham Wow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves misses with a looping right.
Wow checks a leg kick nicely.
Alves tests Wow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow scores with a takedown into Alves's guard.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wow in side control, throwing shots but Alves defends.
Alves sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alves tries to roll over but Wow keeps him under control.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alves's head.
Wow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is looking for a triangle but Wow pushes his legs off easily.
Wow trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wow is in close to Alves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alves controls Wow momentarily but Wow frees himself.
Wow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wow wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves 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.
Wow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wow preventing the sweep.
Alves is looking for a triangle but Wow pushes his legs off easily.
Wow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wow slips nicely into half guard.
Wow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alves on the ground.
Wow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Wow has control of the leg.
Alves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alves looks gassed!
Alves tries to get to full guard but Wow has control of the leg.
Wow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wow working Alves over with strikes.
Wow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wow lands strikes from half guard.
Wow prevents Alves from improving his position.
Wow slips a nice elbow through Alves's hands, connecting with Alves's forehead.
Wow trying to control from half guard but Alves is working away.
Wow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Wow has control of the leg.
Wow working Alves over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wow content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alves taking some punishment here, with Wow in his half guard.
Wow wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Wow lands strikes from half guard.
Alves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wow is nestled in close to Alves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alves is trying to control but can't.
Wow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wow trying to control the pace.
Alves is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sham Wow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alves at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow gets a takedown into half guard.
Wow is keen to just control but Alves is a slippery customer.
Wow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Wow has control of the leg.
Alves wants to control but Wow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alves is not content to let Wow control the position.
Alves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wow distracts Alves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wow distracts Alves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alves had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wow is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alves Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wow's back instead.
Wow trying to control but not successfully.
Alves is trying to stick to Wow's back but Wow is turning into Alves. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alves's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wow content to stall in guard here.
Wow chips away with some ground and pound.
Alves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wow has passed into half guard!
Wow is nestled in close to Alves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alves is pressing down on Wow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wow is in close to Alves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wow postures up and lands a big shot to Alves's brow.
Wow wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wow wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alves has his foot on Wow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wow works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wow has passed into side control.
Alves is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wow connects with a decent elbow.
Wow lands a few punches from side control.
Alves taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alves on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Alves manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wow gets full guard.
Wow striking off his back.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Wow is retaining full guard.
Wow has control of Alves's left arm, preventing Alves from doing any damage.
Wow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wow tries to get out of the position.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Wow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves is in close to Wow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alves is one step ahead there.
Wow pulls Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Wow is trying to control the position but Alves postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sham Wow 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!
Wow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alves as he avoids it easily.
Wow ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Alves throws a hook but Wow blocks it.
No luck for Alves with that takedown attempt.
Wow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wow not doing much here.
Wow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alves has hold of Wow's hands but Wow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wow is trying to control. Alves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alves wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alves's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves wants to improve his position but Wow is controlling well.
Wow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wow forces Alves back against the cage and clinches.
Alves is looking to control Wow's arms but Wow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alves has his back to the cage.
Wow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wow has clasped his hands together around Alves's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wow scores with punches from side control.
Alves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wow is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alves Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wow's back instead.
Alves is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wow has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wow rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wow connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Alves blocks the strikes from Wow.
Wow is looking for a sweep. Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wow throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wow flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wow is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alves is fending him off so far but Wow persists. Nope, Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sham Wow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves misses with a looping left.
Alves shoots and misses
so Wow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alves wants to sweep here but Wow controlling him for the moment.
Alves looking to control.
Wow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alves working for a triangle but Wow defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wow trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulo Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wow.
Wow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wow off and has taken his back!
Alves throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Alves is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wow defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Alves has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wow has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sham Wow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wow defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sham Wow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wow, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sham Wow!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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