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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralfson Calvacante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvacante has chosen Go to sleep bitch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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155 lbs
7 - 11 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaime Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralfson Calvacante!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calvacante gets a clinch.
Calvacante takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lannister wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Calvacante has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lannister just misses with a elbow thrown towards Calvacante's brow.
Calvacante manages to break the clinch.
Lannister has been working on his boxing with his coaches at V Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lannister throws a jab when Calvacante was well out of range.
Lannister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calvacante moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lannister's corner calls for a 1-2. Lannister obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lannister avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calvacante tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lannister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Lannister on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvacante slips under a jab.
Lannister misses with a low kick.
Calvacante clinches with his opponent.
Calvacante has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lannister uses from the top position.
Calvacante pushes Lannister off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvacante clinches with his opponent.
Lannister is fighting off a takedown attempt but Calvacante is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lannister to the mat. Lannister regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Calvacante controlling from the top position.
Calvacante working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calvacante controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calvacante wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Calvacante controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lannister looking for a sweep. Not yet Lannister, not yet.
Calvacante stands up and waves to Lannister to follow him.
Calvacante stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvacante has managed to clinch.
Lannister manages to break the clinch.
Calvacante forces Lannister back against the cage and clinches.
Calvacante is trying to pull guard but Lannister has him pressed against the cage.
Calvacante's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lannister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calvacante.
Calvacante is looking for the big counter here.
Calvacante tries to close the distance and clinch but Lannister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Calvacante tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lannister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Calvacante moves into range and clinches up with Lannister.
Calvacante escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calvacante throws a head kick but Lannister moves out of range.
Lannister swats away the attempt to clinch by Calvacante.
Jaime Lannister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calvacante moves into the clinch successfully.
Lannister throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Calvacante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calvacante pushes Lannister up against the cage in a clinch.
Calvacante can't get the takedown.
Calvacante with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lannister misses with an elbow strike.
Lannister trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Lannister's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lannister looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralfson Calvacante dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Calvacante tries to clinch up.
Lannister circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lannister counters with a left to the body.
Calvacante wants to clinch.
Calvacante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calvacante has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lannister lands a nice shot that snaps Calvacante's head back.
Lannister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Calvacante manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calvacante fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvacante misses with a two punch combination.
Lannister seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Calvacante closes the distance and clinches.
Calvacante tries for a takedown. No joy.
Calvacante has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lannister avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister wants to get back to striking at distance but Calvacante won't allow it.
Calvacante jumps guard but Lannister turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jaime Lannister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralfson Calvacante.
Calvacante is trying to pull guard but Lannister turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Calvacante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lannister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calvacante.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lannister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lannister slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Lannister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calvacante closes the distance and clinches.
Calvacante wants the takedown. Lannister is fighting it off but Calvacante persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lannister's guard against the cage.
Calvacante postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lannister is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Calvacante, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvacante pushes Lannister off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calvacante wants to clinch.
Lannister was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Calvacante staying out of range there.
Calvacante lands a head kick!
Lannister looks to land a combination but Calvacante avoids it well.
Calvacante is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lannister looks to throw the jab but Calvacante is out of range.
Lannister lands a right hook to the body.
Calvacante throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvacante fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lannister avoids it really well and circles away.
Lannister was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Calvacante fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lannister, pushing him back against the cage.
Calvacante avoiding damage as Lannister throws knees to the body.
Calvacante scores with a shot to the side of Lannister's head.
Lannister wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lannister tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calvacante avoids it.
Calvacante fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Calvacante is looking to break free of the clinch but Lannister has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calvacante is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Calvacante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calvacante is looking for a takedown.
Lannister tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Calvacante has clasped his hands together around Lannister's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Calvacante goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lannister has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Calvacante but great work by Lannister.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lannister in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ralfson Calvacante will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Calvacante throws a nice looking combination but Lannister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lannister tests Calvacante's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calvacante tries to clinch up but Lannister circles away and keeps his distance.
Calvacante instigates a clinch.
Calvacante tries to score a body lock takedown but Lannister shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lannister lands a knee to the body.
Calvacante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Calvacante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvacante lands a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Lannister both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calvacante tries to clinch up but Lannister circles away and keeps his distance.
Lannister throwing a counter right hand but Calvacante manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvacante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calvacante closes the distance and pushes Lannister back into the cage.
Calvacante breaks from the clinch.
Jaime Lannister is winning the standup battle so far.
Calvacante wants to clinch up but Lannister keeps it at a distance.
Jaime Lannister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calvacante dips to his left and cracks Lannister with an uppercut!
Calvacante moves into range and clinches up with Lannister.
Calvacante lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calvacante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Calvacante content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lannister is looking to control Calvacante's arms but Calvacante gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lannister has his back to the cage.
Calvacante letting Lannister take a breather here.
Lannister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvacante lands with a light punch inside.
Calvacante has picked Lannister up - he's going for a ride! Calvacante dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Calvacante in particular looking to stall.
Calvacante stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a low kick.
Lannister circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lannister connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lannister misses with a series of wild punches.
Calvacante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lannister misses with a combination
and Calvacante counters with a left to the body.
Jaime Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calvacante tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lannister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lannister rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calvacante counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Calvacante changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lannister fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Calvacante moves in looking to clinch but Lannister pushes him off.
Calvacante clinches up against the cage.
Lannister tries to break free but Calvacante pushes him back against the cage.
Ralfson Calvacante is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Lannister.
Lannister swings wildly with an uppercut but Calvacante uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Calvacante tries to pull guard but Lannister won't allow it.
Jaime Lannister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralfson Calvacante.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calvacante.
Ralfson Calvacante seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Calvacante works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralfson Calvacante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Calvacante 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralfson Calvacante!
Ralfson Calvacante tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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