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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maubee Away (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Away has chosen Rude Boy Dreams as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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184 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rousimar Palhares !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maubee Away!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Away scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Away tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Palhares is not content to let Away control the position.
You can see the frustration on Palhares 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Away looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Away tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Away has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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That's one minute gone in the round.
Away tries to score with some ground and pound. Palhares controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Palhares struggling a bit here.
Away is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Palhares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Away looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Palhares tries to buck Away off but Away is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Away thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Away goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Palhares has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Away but great work by Palhares .
Palhares could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Away regains half guard.
Palhares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Away controlling the position well.
Away won't allow Palhares to pass to mount.
Palhares wants to stand up but Away has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Away is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palhares pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Away's head.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Away is defending well.
Palhares is working hard here to advance position.
Away trying to hold on to Palhares 's head to control him but Palhares postures up.
Away is looking for a sweep. Palhares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but Away defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Away is defending against the submission attempts here by Palhares .
Away is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palhares pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Away trying to hold on to Palhares 's head to control him but Palhares postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maubee Away dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Palhares shoots in and bounces Away off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Away looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palhares is one step ahead there.
Away trying to control the position.
Away is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palhares is aware though and is defending well.
Palhares has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Away wants to stand but Palhares is controlling the position.
Palhares connects with a couple of short punches.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Away is keeping the position.
Away had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palhares defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares stands up and waves to Away to follow him.
Away looks for a takedown but Palhares sprawls well.
Palhares gets the takedown into side control.
Away is pushing Palhares 's head away, looking to escape. Palhares manages to hold on to the position though.
Palhares decides to stand back up.
Palhares throws a head kick but Away moves out of range.
Away shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palhares fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Away sprawls well initially but Palhares persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rousimar Palhares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palhares seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Away keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Away tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.
Palhares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Away tries to get to full guard but Palhares has control of the leg.
Away trying to control from the bottom.
Away is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Palhares 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Palhares 's back!
Away struggling to keep hold of the position.
Well, with Away on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Palhares is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Away looking for the choke but no joy.
Palhares just trying to survive but Away is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Away working for the choke.
Palhares is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
Palhares trying to control the action but Away just sinks the hooks in.
Away controlling well, preventing Palhares from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Away is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Palhares is defending well though. Away let's go of the attempt for now.
Away trying to control momentarily.
Away is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Palhares knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Palhares for a finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Away trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maubee Away will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Away shoots for a double leg takedown but Palhares sprawls well. He's pushed Away's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Away shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palhares as he jumps to the side.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palhares stuffs the takedown.
Rousimar Palhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maubee Away.
Palhares pushes Away up against the cage in a clinch.
Palhares tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Away tries for a takedown. No joy.
Away changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Palhares fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Palhares shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Away is trying to defend but Palhares finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Palhares gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Away trying to control from the bottom.
Palhares is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Palhares is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Away is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Palhares 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Palhares 's back!
Away has the hooks in. Palhares is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Away patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Away is persistently looking for the submission but Palhares is defending it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Away takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Away is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Palhares tries to escape but Away has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Away goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Palhares escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Palhares takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Away is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palhares looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Palhares is looking to advance position but Away won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Away wants to improve his position but Palhares is controlling well.
Maubee Away is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Away moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Palhares tries to free his leg and advance position but Away is retaining full guard.
Away is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Away lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Palhares !
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palhares gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maubee Away.
I've got Away winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maubee Away!
Maubee Away seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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