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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Maurizio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ducks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maurizio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'm Not the One (IWNBTS). Ducks comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's Raining Men kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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210 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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224 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mick Maurizio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Ducks!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maurizio shoots in for a takedown but Ducks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maurizio shoots in and bounces Ducks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Maurizio throws a big right hand that misses.
Maurizio throws a strike but Ducks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ducks is looking to stand up but Maurizio won't let him.
Maurizio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maurizio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maurizio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maurizio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ducks defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ducks wants to stand but Maurizio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Maurizio throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maurizio shoots in for a takedown but Ducks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Ducks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maurizio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ducks throws a head kick but Maurizio moves out of range.
Ducks throws a sloppy head kick and Maurizio moves out of range easily.
Frank Ducks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ducks looks to land a body kick but Maurizio moved away.
That's two 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.
Maurizio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ducks circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Maurizio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ducks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ducks connects with a high kick.
Ducks misses with a low kick.
Maurizio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ducks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maurizio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ducks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maurizio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ducks lands with a nice body kick.
Maurizio is breathing heavily.
Ducks lands a head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maurizio.
Ducks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio throws a low kick but Ducks avoids it.
Ducks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maurizio takes a step back to recover.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ducks.
Ducks is looking to slow Maurizio down with leg kicks.
Ducks lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ducks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ducks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maurizio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ducks jabs at Maurizio's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ducks, right into the meat.
Ducks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maurizio will feel that in the morning.
Ducks punishes Maurizio's body with a nice straight punch.
Ducks thows a body kick. Maurizio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ducks.
Ducks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maurizio.
Ducks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maurizio.
Ducks lands a head kick!
Ducks throws a head kick that Maurizio semi-blocks.
Maurizio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ducks lands a head kick!
Ducks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maurizio looks for a takedown but Ducks sprawls well.
Ducks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Ducks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ducks - that will leave a mark!
Ducks throws a head kick but Maurizio moves out of range.
Maurizio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ducks as he avoids it easily.
Maurizio avoids the head kick by Ducks.
Ducks thows a leg kick but Maurizio checks it
and Maurizio counters with a single leg into guard. Ducks didn't expect that.
Ducks keeping moving, preventing Maurizio from controlling successfully.
Ducks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ducks manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Maurizio is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurizio tries to hold on but Ducks postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ducks gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Mick Maurizio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maurizio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ducks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maurizio's head.
Maurizio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ducks pinned against the cage. Ducks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Maurizio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ducks keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ducks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maurizio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maurizio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maurizio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ducks is doing well to control the position and prevent Maurizio from advancing to side control.
Maurizio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maurizio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ducks is looking for a sweep. Maurizio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ducks won't allow Maurizio to pass to mount.
Maurizio seems to be working for a kimura but Ducks defends the submission attempt.
Maurizio working the head and body with strikes.
Maurizio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ducks's head.
Maurizio looks to land a strike but Ducks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maurizio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ducks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maurizio thows a big elbow that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ducks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ducks misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ducks scores with a nice body kick.
Maurizio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ducks tries a head kick but it misses.
Maurizio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Ducks.
Ducks misses with a head kick.
Maurizio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ducks is trying to defend but Maurizio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maurizio thows a huge punch but Ducks dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maurizio is trying to control. Ducks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maurizio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Ducks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ducks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ducks wants it to stay on the feet.
Maurizio shoots for a takedown but Ducks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maurizio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ducks defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Maurizio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maurizio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ducks.
Ducks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frank Ducks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ducks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ducks lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Ducks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ducks feints and then cracks Maurizio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maurizio down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurizio takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ducks tries a head kick but it misses.
Ducks scores with a push kick.
Ducks throws a head kick that misses
and Maurizio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ducks won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ducks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maurizio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ducks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maurizio.
Ducks keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Maurizio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ducks's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ducks is in trouble now - Maurizio has advanced to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Maurizio there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Maurizio landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Maurizio.
Maurizio sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Maurizio lands with some strikes.
Ducks is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Maurizio in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Maurizio is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ducks has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ducks!
Ducks stopping the sweep attempt from Maurizio.
Ducks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio trying to control the position.
Maurizio is really struggling to control Ducks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mick Maurizio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maurizio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ducks wants to get up but he can't break Maurizio's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Ducks stopping the sweep attempt from Maurizio.
Maurizio is working hard here to advance position.
Frank Ducks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maurizio controlling Ducks's posture.
Maurizio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ducks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mick Maurizio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maurizio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ducks. That one must have hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Ducks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ducks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Ducks!
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energy
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hype
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