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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Softy McSofterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio James is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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277 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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191 cm
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275 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Softy McSofterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio James!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSofterson misses with a low kick.
McSofterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
McSofterson misses with an uppercut.
McSofterson is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Nice takedown defense from McSofterson. No joy for James on that attempt.
McSofterson takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
McSofterson slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McSofterson throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
McSofterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
McSofterson moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McSofterson.
A punch combination from McSofterson misses.
McSofterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McSofterson misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McSofterson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSofterson avoids it.
James prevents McSofterson from breaking the clinch.
McSofterson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McSofterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McSofterson wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
McSofterson slowing the pace effectively.
McSofterson tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
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.
James looking for a takedown.
Softy McSofterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio James.
McSofterson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McSofterson prevents the takedown attempt.
McSofterson prevents the takedown attempt.
McSofterson lands a nice uppercut.
McSofterson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James can't get the takedown.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McSofterson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McSofterson pinned against the cage. McSofterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. McSofterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James shoots in for a takedown but McSofterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
McSofterson misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McSofterson sprawls well. McSofterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James shoots for a takedown but McSofterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James looks gassed!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by McSofterson.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson fails with the takedown.
McSofterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
McSofterson clinches.
McSofterson tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
McSofterson lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
McSofterson just leaning against James, taking a breather.
McSofterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McSofterson drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James avoiding damage as McSofterson throws knees to the body.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but McSofterson pulls his leg out and moves away.
McSofterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McSofterson but McSofterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Softy McSofterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio James.
McSofterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McSofterson off to one side.
James has his takedown stuffed
and McSofterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James is breathing heavily.
McSofterson lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSofterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSofterson scores with a jab.
Horrible takedown by McSofterson or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
McSofterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice leg kick lands there from McSofterson.
A big left from McSofterson misses.
McSofterson is looking to score with low kicks.
McSofterson scores with a nice head shot.
McSofterson fails with a takedown attempt.
McSofterson doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
McSofterson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson wants to stand and escape but instead James has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McSofterson is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McSofterson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
James fails with a takedown attempt.
McSofterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
McSofterson throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and moves out of range.
McSofterson throws and low kick but James moves out of range easily.
McSofterson slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McSofterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSofterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James shoots in for a double leg but McSofterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Softy McSofterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio James.
McSofterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McSofterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
McSofterson gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McSofterson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McSofterson prevents the takedown attempt.
James pulls guard.
James pushes McSofterson off and scrambles back to his feet.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. McSofterson tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McSofterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McSofterson tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McSofterson pinned against the cage. McSofterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James shoots and misses
and McSofterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSofterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
McSofterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James staying out of range there.
McSofterson lands with a good body shot.
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to keep at a distance but McSofterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
McSofterson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James fails to pull guard.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McSofterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four 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.
McSofterson digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
McSofterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McSofterson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but McSofterson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Antonio James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McSofterson takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Softy McSofterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McSofterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McSofterson doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McSofterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James throws a leg kick
and McSofterson counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Softy McSofterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McSofterson 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Softy McSofterson!
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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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