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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Mabuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudu Paraiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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273 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cedric Mabuva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dudu Paraiba!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paraiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mabuva closes the distance and pushes Paraiba back into the cage.
Mabuva lands a shot to the body.
Mabuva breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Paraiba as Mabuva shoots in.
Paraiba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paraiba pushes Mabuva away with a front kick.
Mabuva has Paraiba up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mabuva as Paraiba tries to tie him up.
Mabuva breaks the clinch.
Mabuva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mabuva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Mabuva.
Mabuva scores with a jab. Paraiba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mabuva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paraiba's waist but Paraiba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mabuva off to one side.
Paraiba throws a body kick that misses.
Paraiba stuffs the takedown attempt from Mabuva. Mabuva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Mabuva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Mabuva as Paraiba shoots in.
Mabuva has Paraiba up against the cage in a clinch.
Mabuva breaks the clinch.
Paraiba throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paraiba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Mabuva as Paraiba shoots in.
Paraiba tries to clinch but Mabuva moves out of range.
Paraiba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mabuva drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mabuva wants to stand but Paraiba is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mabuva tries to free his leg and advance position but Paraiba is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cedric Mabuva just wasn't active enough.
Mabuva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mabuva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paraiba regains half guard.
Paraiba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paraiba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva trying to control the position from guard on top but Paraiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mabuva is looking to stand up but Paraiba won't let him.
Mabuva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paraiba on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cedric Mabuva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Paraiba fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Mabuva dominated that round.
That's time! Mabuva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mabuva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paraiba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Mabuva.
Mabuva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Paraiba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paraiba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mabuva on his heels. He'll look to pass Mabuva's guard now, I'm sure.
Paraiba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paraiba wants to control from the top but Mabuva keeps moving.
Mabuva wants to stand but Paraiba is controlling the position.
Paraiba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabuva keeping moving, preventing Paraiba from controlling successfully.
Paraiba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mabuva is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Paraiba is looking to take a break and control but Mabuva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paraiba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mabuva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Paraiba but great work by Mabuva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paraiba wants to control but Mabuva postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dudu Paraiba hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mabuva shoots in looking for a takedown. Paraiba tries to sprawl out of it but Mabuva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paraiba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mabuva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Paraiba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mabuva closes the distance and clinches.
Mabuva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mabuva jumps guard.
Paraiba wants to control from the top but Mabuva keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paraiba prevents Mabuva from getting back to his feet.
Paraiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Mabuva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mabuva keeping full guard, as Paraiba tries to pass.
Dudu Paraiba has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A head kick misses from Paraiba.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mabuva.
Mabuva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paraiba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mabuva somewhat.
Paraiba tries to clinch
and Mabuva moves into the clinch.
Mabuva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paraiba is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paraiba misses with a punch to the body.
Mabuva successfully pulls guard.
Paraiba pushes down on Mabuva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paraiba works his way into side control.
Mabuva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mabuva tries to get out of the position.
Paraiba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paraiba has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mabuva!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dudu Paraiba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Paraiba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mabuva defends it nicely.
Mabuva scores with a jab.
Mabuva tries to clinch but Paraiba moves out of range.
Paraiba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mabuva circles away.
Paraiba throws a head kick that misses.
Mabuva moves into the clinch.
Paraiba is trying to push Mabuva away but Mabuva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mabuva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paraiba shoots in but no luck this time.
Cedric Mabuva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dudu Paraiba.
Paraiba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mabuva circles away.
Paraiba tries for a takedown but Mabuva circles away easily
and Mabuva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paraiba shoots for a double leg takedown but Mabuva sprawls well. He's pushed Paraiba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mabuva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paraiba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paraiba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mabuva prevents Paraiba from breaking the clinch.
Mabuva pulls guard effortlessly.
Mabuva keeping moving, preventing Paraiba from controlling successfully.
Mabuva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paraiba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paraiba trying to control but Mabuva is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dudu Paraiba.
Paraiba tries to clinch up but Mabuva circles away and keeps his distance.
Mabuva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mabuva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paraiba shoots in for a double leg but Mabuva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paraiba tries to land a front kick but Mabuva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paraiba shoots in for a takedown but Mabuva shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paraiba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paraiba shoots in looking for a takedown. Mabuva tries to sprawl out of it but Paraiba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mabuva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paraiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paraiba.
Mabuva has managed to clinch.
Paraiba tries to break free but Mabuva pushes him back against the cage.
Mabuva jumps into guard, dragging Paraiba to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mabuva moves into the clinch.
Paraiba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mabuva smiles and moves away.
Paraiba shoots in for a double leg but Mabuva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mabuva rushes Paraiba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paraiba tries to circle away but Mabuva has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paraiba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mabuva pulls guard successfully.
Mabuva can't keep his opponent in guard - Paraiba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Mabuva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mabuva 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Mabuva!
A very excited looking Cedric Mabuva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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