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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Caceres (ranked 1335 p4p, 2701 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 175 p4p, 326 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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14 - 7 - 0 |
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7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickson Caceres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caceres is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wallace's half guard.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Wallace is defending well.
Wallace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wallace is in trouble now - Caceres has advanced to mount!
Caceres is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wallace is surviving well by controlling Caceres's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caceres tries to control but Wallace wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Caceres trying to control from half guard but Wallace is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but Wallace defending well.
Caceres is trying to control. Wallace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caceres seems to be looking for submissions.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Wallace looking for submissions off his back.
Caceres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caceres wants to pass to mount but Wallace is defending the position.
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.
Caceres has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Caceres fails to advance to Wallace's back.
Caceres looking to control but Wallace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wallace keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Caceres looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Caceres looking to control but Wallace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Caceres is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wallace is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is in a horrible position here. Caceres smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wallace is trying to escape the mount.
Caceres trying to control but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace is trying desperately to improve position.
Caceres working Wallace over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caceres wants to control the pace but Wallace is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Caceres with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wallace bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wallace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wallace is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caceres is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Caceres dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Caceres looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wallace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Caceres defends well.
Wallace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wallace working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Caceres has passed into half guard!
Caceres is pressing down on Wallace's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wallace is holding on for now.
Caceres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Caceres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wallace defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Caceres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wallace defending well though.
Caceres wants to pass to mount but Wallace is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wallace reverses the position - he's now on top in Caceres's guard.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Caceres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wallace thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wallace seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caceres works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caceres is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
Caceres seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Caceres working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caceres can't keep his opponent in guard - Wallace advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wallace lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Caceres blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wallace.
Caceres tries to get to full guard but Wallace has control of the leg.
Wallace is looking to advance position but Caceres won't allow it.
Caceres is pressing down on Wallace's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wallace trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom.
Caceres looking for a sweep. Not yet Caceres, not yet.
Caceres is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.
Caceres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wallace manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Caceres from controlling successfully.
Caceres looking to pass the guard.
Caceres throwing strikes from guard but Wallace blocks nicely.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caceres is working hard here to advance position.
Caceres trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Caceres controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wallace can't keep his opponent in guard - Caceres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Caceres is working for a kimura but Wallace is defending it quite comfortably.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Wallace wants to control but Caceres is keeping busy.
Caceres passes to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caceres trying to control but Wallace is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Caceres dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wallace tries to clinch there but Caceres circles away.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Caceres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rickson Caceres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caceres tries to avoid it but Wallace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caceres to the ground. Caceres escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Caceres misses its intended target.
Caceres closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Caceres lands in his opponent's guard.
Caceres tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
Caceres trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace is trying to control the position but Caceres postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Caceres passes into half guard.
Caceres passes into side control, despite Wallace's attempt to control the position.
Wallace wants to control but Caceres postures up.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace prevents Caceres from improving position.
Caceres trying to control the position but Wallace is working away.
Caceres tries to advance to mount but Wallace denies him.
Caceres wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.
Wallace tries to bench press Caceres off him but Caceres keeps the position.
Caceres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Caceres stalls from top position.
Rickson Caceres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Caceres passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wallace!
Wallace is trying to escape the mount but Caceres keeps good control and instead manages to take Wallace's back.
Caceres wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy.
Wallace fending off the submission attempt from Caceres.
Rickson Caceres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Caceres is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wallace is defending well though. Caceres let's go of the attempt for now.
Wallace is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Caceres's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wallace defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Caceres's arms.
Caceres is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wallace turns into Caceres and is now in his guard.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace passes Caceres's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caceres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Caceres looking for a sweep. Not yet Caceres, not yet.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Caceres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caceres is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.
Wallace advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Wallace's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caceres is looking for a sweep.
Caceres is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wallace connects with a decent elbow.
William Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caceres manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wallace's best efforts.
Wallace is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Caceres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Caceres has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Caceres!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rickson Caceres thanked Furnace Performance 🔥 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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