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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ferris Bueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Zabuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bueller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Circus Maximus - From Childhood's Hour . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm
20
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ferris Bueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Zabuza!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bueller closes the distance and clinches up with Zabuza, looking for a takedown. Bueller pushes Zabuza against the cage but Zabuza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zabuza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bueller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bueller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zabuza controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bueller is trying to work for a kimura but Zabuza is defending well.
Zabuza tries to kick Bueller off but Bueller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bueller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zabuza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bueller.
Zabuza trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabuza is staying active underneath Bueller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bueller is working for a submission of some sort.
Bueller prevents Zabuza from standing back up.
Bueller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zabuza sees it coming and defends easily.
Zabuza wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bueller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Zabuza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bueller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zabuza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bueller swings around for an armbar but Zabuza sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bueller's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bueller keeping moving, preventing Zabuza from controlling successfully.
Bueller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zabuza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bueller is breathing heavily.
Bueller trying to keep a closed guard but Zabuza is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bueller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zabuza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bueller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zabuza is aware though and is defending well.
Zabuza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bueller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Zabuza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bueller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bueller has his foot on Zabuza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zabuza works his way back into a safe position though.
Bueller working for a triangle but Zabuza defends it easily.
Zabuza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zabuza trying to control but Bueller is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferris Bueller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bueller tries for a takedown but Zabuza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zabuza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bueller moves into range and clinches up with Zabuza.
Bueller can't get the takedown.
Bueller is trying to drag Zabuza to the mat but Zabuza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferris Bueller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zabuza wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabuza gets underhooks to prevent Bueller's takedown attempt.
Bueller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zabuza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zabuza sizes up Bueller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueller fails with a takedown attempt.
Zabuza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zabuza.
Zabuza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zabuza throws an overhand right that lands on Bueller's shoulder, as Bueller tries to avoid the shot.
Bueller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zabuza defends it nicely.
Zabuza throws a series of punches but Bueller avoids them all with ease.
Zabuza swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zabuza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ricky Zabuza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bueller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zabuza did well to prevent Bueller getting side control.
Bueller is working for a kimura but Zabuza is defending it quite comfortably.
Bueller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zabuza is just riding it out for now. Bueller eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bueller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabuza wants to get back to his feet.
Bueller seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Zabuza has recovered full guard.
Bueller wants to control from the top but Zabuza keeps moving.
Bueller looking to sit in guard and control but Zabuza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zabuza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bueller tries to buck Zabuza off but Zabuza is having none of it.
Zabuza wants to stand but Bueller has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Bueller is trying to hold Zabuza in close to prevent damage but Zabuza has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bueller is trying to maintain the position but Zabuza is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Zabuza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bueller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zabuza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bueller working away.
Zabuza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bueller off and has taken his back!
Bueller has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Zabuza has his opponent's back but Bueller is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Zabuza.
Bueller blocks a jab.
Zabuza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zabuza wants it to stay on the feet.
Zabuza stuffs the takedown attempt from Bueller. Bueller gets slowly back to his feet.
Bueller dodges the punch combination from Zabuza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zabuza defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferris Bueller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bueller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zabuza.
Bueller slips a jab and a cross from Zabuza.
Bueller dives in and grabs Zabuza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zabuza pushes down on Bueller's head and hops out.
Zabuza lands a lovely overhand right.
Zabuza throws a one two combo.
It looks like Ferris Bueller has been cut.
Zabuza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bueller circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zabuza sprawls well. Zabuza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bueller gets slowly back to his feet.
Zabuza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bueller tries for a takedown but Zabuza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Bueller with that takedown attempt.
Zabuza throws a series of punches but Bueller avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Zabuza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bueller dodges the punch combination from Zabuza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabuza misses with a few strikes there.
Bueller avoids the body shot from Zabuza.
Bueller has a takedown stuffed.
Zabuza throws a right and a left that Bueller avoids nicely.
Bueller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zabuza.
Zabuza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zabuza wants it to stay on the feet.
Zabuza throws an overhand right that lands on Bueller's shoulder, as Bueller tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bueller is defended easily by Zabuza.
Bueller shoots for a takedown but Zabuza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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.
Zabuza jabs Bueller right on the nose. Bueller blinks but takes it well.
Zabuza misses with a double jab.
Bueller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zabuza keeps the fight on the outside.
Zabuza misses with a few strikes there.
Zabuza leaves Bueller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zabuza leaves Bueller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Zabuza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zabuza 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Zabuza!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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