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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bj Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and forest bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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158 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bj Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, forest bird!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bird fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
bird shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alves as he avoids it easily.
bird scores with a three punch combo!
Alves missing with a left hand there. bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bird ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
bird thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from bird. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
bird shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed bird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bj Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of forest bird.
bird slips under a jab.
bird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alves is fending him off so far but bird persists. Nope, Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Alves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
bird blocks a jab.
bird staying out of range there.
Alves avoids the body shot from bird.
Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by bird.
forest bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Alves finds it's way through bird's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as bird throws out the jab.
bird changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alves tries to avoid it but bird manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alves to the ground. Alves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
bird throws a hook to the side of Alves's head but Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alves misses with a straight right.
bird fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four 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.
bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
bird moves away from the strike by Alves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but bird manages to avoid it.
bird swings and misses with a shot to the body
and bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Alves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
bird misses with a body punch
and bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
bird shoots and misses
and Alves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
bird tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
bird tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Alves to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bird misses with a shot to the body
and bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alves loads up on a big right hand but bird slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bird bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
bird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Alves misses.
bird closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves looks to throw the jab but bird is out of range.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by bird.
Alves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alves checks a low kick from bird.
bird clinches but Alves breaks the clinch
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves missing with a left hand there. bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
bird throws a head kick that misses
and Alves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
bird is looking to score with low kicks.
Alves throws an overhand right that lands on bird's shoulder, as bird tries to avoid the shot.
bird throws a sloppy body shot
and Alves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four 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.
bird lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alves connects with a jab.
bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Bj Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves missing with a left hand there. bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alves slips a jab and a cross from bird.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Alves misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Alves dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
bird shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
bird swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
bird darts in trying to clinch
enabling Alves to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bird blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Alves.
bird closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
bird misses with a jab to the body
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
bird wants to land a leg kick but Alves is out of range.
bird tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
bird throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Alves counter with a right hand.
bird tries for a takedown but Alves circles away easily
and Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bird swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
bird shoots and misses
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bj Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of forest bird.
bird has his takedown stuffed
enabling Alves to counter with a crisp jab.
bird misses with a takedown
and bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four 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.
bird tries to clinch
and Alves counters with a left to the body.
bird wants to clinch
and Alves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
forest bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
bird shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bj Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves has hold of bird's hands but bird slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bj Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bj Alves!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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