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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadddam Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sadddam Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria throws a head kick that misses.
Faria scores with a head kick.
It looks like Sadddam Hussein has been cut.
Faria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussein throws out the jab.
Hussein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Lucas Faria has been cut.
Hussein throws a series of punches but Faria moves out of range.
Hussein throws a series of punches but Faria avoids them all with ease.
Sadddam Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussein tries to bum rush Faria with a series of wild strikes but Faria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faria misses with a double jab
and Hussein counters with a left and a right that stings Faria.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussein connects with a body shot.
Hussein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hussein misses with a combination
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussein.
Faria connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hussein misses with a combination
and Faria counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hussein throws a combination that misses
and Faria counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein misses with a double jab
and Faria counters with a big head kick but Hussein shrugs it off.
Hussein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Faria counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hussein looks gassed!
Faria throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hussein misses with a double jab
and Faria counters with a nice body kick.
Hussein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Faria counters with a low kick, right behind Hussein 's knee.
Faria has Hussein up against the cage in a clinch.
Faria manages to break the clinch.
Faria drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hussein wants to stand up but Faria is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hussein's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hussein wants to stand and escape but Faria is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lucas Faria will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Faria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hussein throws a combination that misses
and Faria counters with a head kick. That will keep Hussein thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hussein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Faria counters with a nice body kick.
Hussein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Faria counters with a leg kick.
Hussein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Faria connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hussein throws a combination that misses
and Faria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hussein takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Faria instigates a clinch.
Faria scores with a shoulder strike.
Faria comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Sadddam Hussein's cut even more.
Faria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faria drives through and clinches with Hussein against the cage.
Hussein breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hussein is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hussein misses with a combination
and Faria holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Faria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Faria makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hussein really felt that one!
Faria clinches up against the cage.
Faria breaks the clinch.
Faria scores with a three punch combo!
Hussein wants to clinch
and Faria counters with a series of strikes. Hussein will be more careful next time no doubt.
Faria cracks Hussein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Faria throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The cut above Sadddam Hussein's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein keeps the fight on the outside.
Faria darts in and clinches Hussein up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Faria lands a knee to the head.
Hussein has had enough of the clinch but Faria keeps him there for the moment.
Hussein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hussein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hussein wants to get back to striking at distance but Faria won't allow it.
The referee calls for Faria to work.
Hussein manages to break the clinch.
Hussein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Faria counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Faria.
Faria lands a head kick!
A left and a right from Faria both land. Nice combination.
Hussein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Faria counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria throws a head kick that Hussein semi-blocks.
Hussein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Faria counters with a one-two to the body.
Lucas Faria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hussein is looking to clinch.
Hussein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Faria moves into the clinch.
Hussein is trying to break the clinch but Faria has him pressed against the cage.
Hussein is looking to break free of the clinch but Faria has double underhooks.
Faria lands a knee to the head.
Hussein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussein misses with a combination
and Faria counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hussein misses with a jab to the body
and Faria counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hussein is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Faria with a nice cross.
Hussein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Faria counters with a low kick, right behind Hussein 's knee.
Lucas Faria is winning the standup battle so far.
Hussein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Faria holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria looking for a takedown.
Hussein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussein misses with a combination
and Faria counters with a head kick. That will keep Hussein thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Faria throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hussein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hussein is looking to clinch.
Hussein misses with a straight left.
Hussein takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hussein moves in looking to clinch but Faria pushes him off.
Hussein shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Faria dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Faria tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hussein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hussein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Faria is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Faria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faria throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Faria takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Faria circles away from the clinch attempt
and Faria counters with a leg kick.
Hussein misses with a series of wild punches.
Hussein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussein decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Faria wants to clinch up but Hussein keeps it at a distance.
Hussein swinging wilding here.
Faria defending well as Hussein loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein fails to land with a series of punches.
Hussein misses with the combination.
Faria lands a high kick!
Faria tries to clinch up.
Hussein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hussein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Hussein does no damage.
A shot to de liver by Hussein. Beautiful body shot.
Faria forces Hussein back against the cage and clinches.
Faria using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hussein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hussein wants to get back to striking at distance but Faria won't allow it.
Hussein has had enough of the clinch but Faria keeps him there for the moment.
Faria with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Husseins head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Faria.
Hussein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faria has him pressed against the cage.
Faria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Faria. Hussein shrugs it off though.
Hussein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hussein bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hussein decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadddam Hussein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faria 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Faria!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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