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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Lucky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Happy Lucky has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Happy Lucky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Andreas!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreas closes the distance and clinches up with Lucky, looking for a takedown. Andreas pushes Lucky against the cage but Lucky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lucky wants to clinch up but Andreas keeps it at a distance.
Andreas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lucky avoids it really well and circles away.
Andreas shoots in for a takedown but Lucky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Happy Lucky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Andreas.
Andreas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andreas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lucky swivels and escapes.
Andreas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andreas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andreas is defended easily by Lucky.
Andreas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Andreas stops Lucky from standing up.
Andreas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lucky is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lucky has escaped and now he's on top!
Andreas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andreas looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lucky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andreas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lucky has passed into half guard!
It looks like Lucky is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreas with the active half guard here but Lucky passes nicely into side control.
Andreas is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lucky stands up.
Lucky throws a right and a left that Andreas avoids nicely.
Andreas shoots in but no luck this time.
Andreas swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucky.
Nice sprawl there from Lucky as Andreas shoots in.
Andreas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lucky's waist but Lucky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andreas off to one side.
Andreas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lucky as he jumps to the side.
Lucky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lucky breaks the clinch.
Andreas shoots in but Lucky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreas shoots in and drives through. Lucky sprawls well.
Lucky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andreas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andreas fails with a takedown attempt.
Andreas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lucky is fending him off so far but Andreas persists. Nope, Lucky circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigo Andreas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lucky.
A right hand to the body from Lucky.
Lucky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lucky pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lucky tries a body shot but Andreas blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucky lands a nice shot to the body.
Lucky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lucky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lucky tries to score a body lock takedown but Andreas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andreas tries for a takedown but Lucky manages to get underhooks.
Lucky is working Andreas over against the cage.
Lucky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andreas.
A short right from Lucky on the inside.
Lucky has a couple of punches blocked by Andreas.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lucky just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andreas's brow.
Lucky is working for takedown but Andreas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lucky tries to land knees in the clinch but Andreas avoids the damage to the body.
Andreas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lucky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lucky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andreas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Lucky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Andreas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lucky's guard.
Andreas 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 fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andreas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lucky is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Andreas, into his guard.
Lucky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lucky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Andreas's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andreas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lucky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andreas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucky stands up from Andreas's guard - Lucky perhaps looking for a knockout.
Andreas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lucky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lucky closes the distance and clinches.
Lucky looking to slow down the pace here.
Lucky can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lucky is fighting off a takedown attempt but Andreas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lucky to the mat. Lucky regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Andreas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lucky looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lucky looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lucky!
Lucky decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andreas.
Andreas shoots in but no luck this time.
Happy Lucky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Andreas.
Andreas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucky is trying to break free.
Andreas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andreas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lucky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lucky wants to get back to striking at distance but Andreas won't allow it.
Andreas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lucky regains guard.
Andreas drops back looking for a leg! Lucky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lucky manages to kick Andreas off! Andreas jumps back into Lucky's guard.
Andreas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lucky looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lucky looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lucky!
Andreas manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreas manages to get to full guard.
Andreas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucky manages to get himself to full guard.
Andreas drops back looking for a leg! Lucky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lucky manages to kick Andreas off! Andreas jumps back into Lucky's guard.
Andreas 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rodrigo Andreas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Andreas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Andreas wants to pass the guard but Lucky is defending well.
Andreas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Andreas is working for a guillotine from mount but Lucky frees his head quite easily.
Andreas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lucky is on top in guard.
Andreas working for a triangle but Lucky defends it easily.
Andreas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lucky uses it to pass to side control.
Andreas tries to buck Lucky off but Lucky is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lucky decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Happy Lucky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andreas shoots in and drives through. Lucky sprawls well.
Andreas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lucky sprawls well. Lucky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andreas gets slowly back to his feet.
Andreas tries to keep at a distance but Lucky has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lucky throws an elbow but misses.
Andreas is working for takedown but Lucky is calmly controlling the position for now.
Happy Lucky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Andreas.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lucky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lucky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andreas looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lucky prevents it.
Lucky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andreas prevents a body shot from Lucky.
Lucky is fighting off a takedown attempt but Andreas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lucky to the mat. Lucky regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lucky wants to stand but Andreas is controlling the position.
Andreas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andreas 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.
Andreas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lucky manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andreas has Lucky in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreas has his foot on Lucky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lucky works his way back into a safe position though.
Lucky stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lucky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andreas misses with a takedown attempt - Lucky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andreas.
Andreas fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Happy Lucky.
I think Lucky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happy Lucky!
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energy
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RATING
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