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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome McCool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Anderson Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome McCool!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCool misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCool sprawls well. McCool wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
McCool throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCool gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alves counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCool!
Alves goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McCool is on top in guard.
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCool defends well.
McCool passes Alves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCool seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McCool seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McCool is working for a kimura but Alves is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCool is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alves looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCool wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
Alves actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCool is looking to advance position but Alves won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCool is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCool shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alves manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alves is breathing heavily.
McCool trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves has his foot on McCool's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCool works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves working for a triangle but McCool defends it easily.
McCool drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCool jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCool drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCool jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCool stands up from Alves's guard - McCool perhaps looking for a knockout.
McCool gets the takedown into side control.
Alves is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McCool is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Alves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCool works his way into side control.
McCool thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Alves is working for a submission of some sort.
McCool manages to get to full guard.
McCool manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alves lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerome McCool will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alves gets caught flat footed, as McCool shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCool gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCool gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McCool shoots in for a double leg but Alves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but McCool shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCool shoots in and drives through. Alves sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Alves as McCool shoots in.
Anderson Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome McCool.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCool is fending him off so far but Alves persists. Nope, McCool circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from McCool as Alves shoots in.
McCool looks to land a combination. Alves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCool.
McCool falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCool takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCool shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alves looking for submissions off his back.
Alves tries to get to full guard but McCool has control of the leg.
McCool is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCool stands up and waves to Alves to follow him.
McCool looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCool shoots in for a double leg but Alves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCool looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely.
Alves shoots in but no luck this time.
McCool gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alves counters with a shoot takedown. McCool fights it but they end up in guard.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCool is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves won't allow McCool to sweep him here.
Alves drops back looking for a leg! McCool is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCool manages to kick Alves off! Alves jumps back into McCool's guard.
McCool scrambles and gets back to his feet.
McCool fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alves avoids it really well and circles away.
Alves stuffs the takedown attempt from McCool. McCool gets slowly back to his feet.
Jerome McCool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCool misses with a few strikes there.
McCool with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alves counters by clinching up.
Alves manages to pull guard.
Alves working for submissions but it's allowed McCool to get to half guard.
Alves looking for submissions off his back.
McCool working Alves over with strikes.
McCool is looking to advance position but Alves won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerome McCool will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McCool stuffs the takedown.
McCool gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alves counters with a single leg into guard. McCool didn't expect that.
McCool is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCool looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alves is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCool keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Alves drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCool manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alves has McCool in his guard.
McCool is pushing down on Alves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alves is fighting to maintain full guard but McCool has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCool has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCool lands a big shot there that rocks Alves but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McCool is working for a guillotine from mount but Alves frees his head quite easily.
Anderson Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCool lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Alves sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McCool escapes and gets back to his feet.
Alves fails with the takedown.
McCool throws a one two combo.
McCool gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alves counters with a single leg into guard. McCool didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from McCool.
McCool is looking for a triangle but Alves pushes his legs off easily.
Jerome McCool has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCool is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Alves has gone for a leg lock! McCool slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alves's guard.
McCool thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jerome McCool is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCool 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.
Alves had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McCool 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 McCool's back instead.
McCool defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCool has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome McCool!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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