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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Wilson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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215 lbs
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187 cm
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218 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Cavalera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cavalera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Cavalera to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson misses with a shot to the body
and Cavalera counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cavalera lands a jab to Wilson's midsection.
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cavalera's waist but Cavalera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cavalera is just out of range.
Cavalera slips a straight right by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson misses with a leg kick
enabling Cavalera to counter with a crisp jab.
Cavalera digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cavalera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Cavalera.
Wilson thumps Cavalera with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Cavalera rushes Wilson and presses him up against the cage.
Cavalera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cavalera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilson looks gassed!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cavalera. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cavalera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Cavalera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilson doesn't seem phased though.
Wilson misses with an uppercut
and Cavalera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilson thinking.
Cavalera digs a good body shot into Wilson's ribs.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Cavalera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Cavalera counters with a left to the body.
Cavalera 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cavalera wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Max Cavalera wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cavalera lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cavalera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wilson throws a sloppy body shot
and Cavalera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilson misses the body punch
and Cavalera counters with a right hand to the body.
Cavalera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cavalera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a double jab
and Cavalera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilson thinking.
Cavalera just misses with a punch to the body.
Cavalera swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Cavalera connects with the punch.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Cavalera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cavalera is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
Cavalera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cavalera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cavalera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cavalera is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
Cavalera works his way into full mount!
Wilson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cavalera.
Wilson is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalera trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson tries to reverse the position but Cavalera maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Cavalera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cavalera avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Max Cavalera is winning the standup battle so far.
Cavalera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cavalera fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Cavalera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cavalera is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cavalera is trying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cavalera is just content to waste time from the top position. Wilson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cavalera is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Cavalera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cavalera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Wilson wants to improve his position but Cavalera is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Cavalera has control of the leg.
Wilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cavalera wants to take a breather but Wilson is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Max Cavalera just wasn't active enough.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cavalera is just out of range.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cavalera counters by clinching up.
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.
Wilson is trying to break free.
Cavalera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cavalera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Wilson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cavalera stalling the fight.
Cavalera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cavalera presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Cavalera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilson's efforts to push away.
Cavalera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cavalera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cavalera is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cavalera digs a right hand underneath Wilson's ribcage. Wilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cavalera lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cavalera is looking for a kimura but Wilson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cavalera to get the leverage.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Cavalera has control of the leg.
Cavalera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cavalera thows a big elbow that misses.
Max Cavalera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cavalera won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Cavalera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Wilson wants to stand up but Cavalera is controlling him.
Cavalera passes Wilson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cavalera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cavalera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Cavalera has control of the leg.
Wilson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Cavalera has control of the leg.
Cavalera seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilson trying to hold on to Cavalera's head to control him but Cavalera postures up.
Cavalera passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Cavalera dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cavalera is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
Wilson throws a hook but Cavalera avoids it easily.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses
and Cavalera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and Cavalera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brian Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cavalera fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Cavalera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cavalera is looking to wear down Wilson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wilson throws a body punch but Cavalera moves out of range.
Brian Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cavalera moves into the clinch.
Wilson is working for takedown but Cavalera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cavalera lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilson is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson takes an elbow to the temple.
Cavalera misses with the head strike.
Cavalera throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.
Cavalera just leaning against Wilson, taking a breather.
Cavalera scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cavalera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Cavalera won't allow it.
Max Cavalera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Wilson.
Cavalera throws an elbow but it misses.
Cavalera prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cavalera lands a body shot.
Cavalera works on Wilson's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cavalera.
Wilson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cavalera is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wilson to the mat. Wilson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cavalera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cavalera throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson has momentary wrist control but Cavalera slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera stands and throws Wilson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cavalera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilson is not content to let Cavalera control the position.
Cavalera working the ground and pound but Wilson is defending the strikes.
Cavalera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cavalera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilson tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to get back to his feet.
Cavalera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Cavalera controlling from side mount.
Wilson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cavalera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.
Cavalera wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Cavalera crashes against the mat.
Brian Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cavalera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wilson missing with punches from the bottom.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.
Max Cavalera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cavalera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson trying to control here.
Cavalera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Cavalera wants to take a breather but Wilson is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Cavalera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cavalera 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Cavalera!
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