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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Crichton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roseanne Barr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roseanne Barr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Crichton
vs
Barr

150 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Crichton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roseanne Barr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crichton throws a head kick but Barr moves out of range.
Crichton blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Barr.
Barr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crichton throws out the jab.
Barr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crichton.
Crichton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crichton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barr.
Barr lands a nice shot to the body.
Crichton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crichton stuffs the takedown attempt from Barr. Barr gets slowly back to his feet.
Barr loads up on a big right hand but Crichton slips the punch.
Crichton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Barr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crichton's guard.
Barr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crichton's head.
Barr wants to pass the guard but Crichton is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crichton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crichton 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.
Crichton controls Barr momentarily but Barr frees himself.
Barr wants to control from the top but Crichton keeps moving.

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.

Crichton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Crichton has his foot on Barr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barr works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barr trying to control the position from guard on top but Crichton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barr looks to land a left hand but Crichton moved out of range nicely.
Crichton misses the shot to the body.
Crichton connects with a body shot.
Barr moves out of range as Crichton throws a body kick.
Crichton slips a jab from Barr.
Barr moves out of range of the body kick from Crichton.
Crichton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crichton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crichton throws a body kick that misses.
Barr fails with a takedown attempt.
Crichton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crichton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crichton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barr on the side of the head.
Crichton scores with a kick to the body.
Crichton misses with a wild body shot.
Crichton ducks under a wild hook from Barr.
Crichton lands with a kick to the temple. Barr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crichton misses with a head kick.
Crichton could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crichton lands with a nice body kick.
Barr looks gassed!
Barr misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barr throws a jab but it's blocked by Crichton.
Crichton throws a push kick but Barr slaps the foot to one side.
A shot to de liver by Crichton. Beautiful body shot.
Barr avoids the head kick by Crichton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Crichton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Crichton looks for the body kick but Barr saw that one coming.
Barr throws the left hand but Crichton avoids the punch easily.
Crichton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barr moves away.
A big right from Crichton misses.
Crichton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crichton tries to land a front kick but Barr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Crichton.
Crichton stalks Barr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barr's face. Barr staggers backwards, shaken.
Crichton lands with a good body shot.

Barr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Crichton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barr is breathing heavily.

Crichton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crichton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crichton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crichton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crichton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crichton pushing down on Barr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crichton is looking to take a break and control but Barr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barr is looking for a sweep. Crichton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barr is not content to let Crichton control the position.

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.
Barr controlling the position for now.
Crichton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barr wants to control but Crichton is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crichton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barr.
Crichton throws a shot to the body.
Crichton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crichton wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crichton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Crichton has Barr up against the cage in a clinch.
Crichton tries a knee to the head but Barr blocks it.
Crichton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barr's defenses.
Barr is pressed up against the cage. Crichton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barr down to the mat. Barr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barr throws a low kick but Crichton avoids it.
Barr blocks a head kick by Crichton.
Barr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice defenses there by Crichton.
Barr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barr connects with a right hand. Crichton shakes it off.
Crichton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Crichton moves into the clinch successfully.
Crichton avoids the elbow strike from Barr, against the cage.
Barr prevents a body shot from Crichton.
Barr blocks a body shot from Crichton.
Crichton misses with an elbow over the top.
Barr throws an elbow that misses.
Crichton dodges an elbow strike from Barr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Crichton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Barr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barr misses with a straight right.
Crichton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crichton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barr scores with a hook.
Crichton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crichton throws a head kick that half lands.
Barr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crichton fakes the leg kick and cracks Barr in the body.
A swing and a miss from Barr.
Crichton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crichton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barr throws out a loose jab but Crichton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michael Crichton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crichton misses with a body shot.
Barr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barr misses with a telegraphed body shot

so Crichton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crichton!
Barr controlling the pace for now.

Barr goes for an armbar but Crichton turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Crichton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crichton is one step ahead there.
Barr controls Crichton momentarily but Crichton frees himself.
Crichton stopping the sweep attempt from Barr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barr is trying to control the position but Crichton postures up.
Crichton passes into half guard.
Barr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roseanne Barr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crichton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barr's head.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick from Crichton lands but Barr takes it in his stride.
Michael Crichton is winning the standup battle so far.
Crichton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barr throws out the jab.
Barr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crichton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crichton misses with a body punch

and Barr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crichton wants to improve his position but instead Barr has moved into half guard.
Crichton trying to control but Barr postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crichton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Crichton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barr defends well.
Barr is looking to work some ground and pound but Crichton has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roseanne Barr.
Well Crichton 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Crichton!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Cristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Cristo
vs
Duke

225 cm
18
166 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

150 cm
18
166 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Cristo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raoul Duke!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cristo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duke avoids it really well and circles away.
Duke leaves Cristo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Duke takes a swing at Cristo's ribcage but misses.
Cristo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cristo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duke stuffs the takedown attempt from Cristo. Cristo gets slowly back to his feet.
Cristo misses with a takedown attempt - Duke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duke takes a swing at Cristo's ribcage but misses.
Duke takes a swing at Cristo's ribcage but misses.
Duke stuffs the takedown.
Duke slaps away a takedown attempt from Cristo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duke wants it to stay on the feet.
Duke should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cristo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duke avoids it really well and circles away.
Duke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Duke has eaten all the pies!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristo closes the distance and clinches up with Duke, looking for a takedown. Cristo pushes Duke against the cage but Duke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cristo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duke is fending him off so far but Cristo persists. Nope, Duke circles away and we're back to standing.
Cristo is breathing heavily.
Cristo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cristo avoids the body shot from Duke.
Cristo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duke avoids it really well and circles away.
Cristo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cristo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duke.
Duke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cristo rather than just go for the knockout.
Duke takes a swing at Cristo's ribcage but misses.
Cristo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.
Duke misses with a wild body shot.
Cristo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cristo fails to land the takedown.
Cristo shoots for a takedown but Duke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Duke. No joy for Cristo on that attempt.
Duke leaves Cristo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Duke looks to score with a jab to the body but Cristo is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cristo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duke avoids it really well and circles away.
Cristo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duke.
Cristo misses with a takedown attempt - Duke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duke takes a swing at Cristo's ribcage but misses.
Duke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cristo moves away.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Cristo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cristo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duke.
Duke misses with a wild body shot.
Duke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cristo was well out of range. Poor timing from Duke.
Cristo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duke sprawls well. Duke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cristo gets slowly back to his feet.
Cristo shoots in but Duke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duke looks to score with a jab to the body but Cristo is just out of range.
Cristo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duke tries to avoid it but Cristo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duke to the ground. Duke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duke tries to avoid it but Cristo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duke to the ground. Duke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cristo fails with a takedown attempt.
Duke misses with a body shot.
Duke throws a body punch but Cristo moves out of range.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.
Duke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cristo.
Duke looks to score with a jab to the body but Cristo is just out of range.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.
Cristo shoots for a double leg takedown but Duke sprawls well. He's pushed Cristo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cristo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cristo somewhat.
Cristo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cristo somewhat.
Duke misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.
Duke takes a swing at Cristo's ribcage but misses.
Duke throws a body punch but Cristo moves out of range.
Cristo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duke misses with a body shot.
Duke misses the shot to the body.
Cristo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duke misses the shot to the body.
Cristo fails with a takedown attempt.
Duke stuffs the takedown.
Duke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cristo manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Duke as Cristo shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cristo moves away.
Duke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duke slaps away a takedown attempt from Cristo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cristo closes the distance and clinches up with Duke, looking for a takedown. Cristo pushes Duke against the cage but Duke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raoul Duke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cristo shoots for a takedown but Duke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cristo avoids the body shot from Duke.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.
Jerry Cristo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cristo shoots in and drives through. Duke sprawls well.
Cristo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duke avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cristo.
Cristo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cristo tries for a takedown but Duke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.
Cristo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cristo is defended easily by Duke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duke throws a body punch but Cristo moves out of range.
Duke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cristo.
Horrible takedown by Cristo or perhaps it was just good defense by Duke which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duke.
Duke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duke throws a body punch but Cristo moves out of range.
Cristo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Duke throws a body punch but Cristo moves out of range.
Duke misses the shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Duke in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cristo shoots in but no luck this time.
Cristo shoots in for a takedown but Duke shows good takedown defense.
Duke slaps away a takedown attempt from Cristo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cristo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cristo was well out of range. Poor timing from Duke.
Duke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duke takes a swing at Cristo's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Cristo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cristo shoots in looking for a takedown. Duke tries to sprawl out of it but Cristo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duke takes a swing at Cristo's ribcage but misses.

That's two 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.
Nice takedown defense from Duke. No joy for Cristo on that attempt.
Duke stuffs the takedown attempt from Cristo. Cristo gets slowly back to his feet.
Duke thows a body shot but no joy.
Duke stuffs the takedown attempt from Cristo. Cristo gets slowly back to his feet.
Cristo shoots in looking for a takedown. Duke tries to sprawl out of it but Cristo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duke looks to score with a jab to the body but Cristo is just out of range.
Duke misses with a wild body shot.
Duke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cristo was well out of range. Poor timing from Duke.
Cristo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duke swivels and escapes.
Duke thows a body shot but no joy.
Duke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cristo closes the distance and clinches up with Duke, looking for a takedown. Cristo pushes Duke against the cage but Duke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cristo manages to avoid it.
Cristo dives in and grabs Duke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duke pushes down on Cristo's head and hops out.
Duke misses with a wild body shot.
Duke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cristo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duke's waist but Duke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cristo off to one side.
No luck for Cristo with that takedown attempt.
Duke misses with a wild body shot.
Duke misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duke misses with a wild body shot.
Cristo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duke tries to avoid it but Cristo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duke to the ground. Duke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duke misses with a body shot.
Duke misses with a wild body shot.
Cristo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cristo shoots in but no luck this time.
Duke misses with a body shot.
Duke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cristo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cristo manages to avoid it.
Cristo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duke.
Cristo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duke as he avoids it easily.
Cristo avoids the body shot from Duke.
Duke throws a body punch but Cristo moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cristo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cristo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duke thows a body shot but no joy.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Cristo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cristo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cristo somewhat.
Raoul Duke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cristo.
Cristo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duke.
Cristo tries for a takedown but Duke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Duke looks to score with a jab to the body but Cristo is just out of range.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.
Cristo shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Duke as Cristo shoots in.
Cristo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duke sprawls well. Duke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cristo gets slowly back to his feet.
Duke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cristo moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raoul Duke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Cristo or perhaps it was just good defense by Duke which made him look bad.
Cristo dives in and grabs Duke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duke pushes down on Cristo's head and hops out.
Duke thows a body shot but no joy.
Duke misses with a wild body shot.
Duke thows a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cristo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cristo moves away.
Duke takes a swing at Cristo's ribcage but misses.
Duke just misses with a punch to the body.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.
Cristo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duke swivels and escapes.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cristo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cristo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cristo somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cristo shoots in and drives through. Duke sprawls well.
Cristo fails to land the takedown.
Duke misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristo shoots in looking for a takedown. Duke tries to sprawl out of it but Cristo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raoul Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cristo.
Cristo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duke.
Cristo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duke tries to avoid it but Cristo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duke to the ground. Duke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cristo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duke thows a body shot but no joy.
Duke takes a swing at Cristo's ribcage but misses.
Cristo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duke pinned against the cage. Duke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cristo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duke's waist but Duke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cristo off to one side.
Duke stuffs the takedown.
Duke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cristo.
Duke just misses with a punch to the body.
Duke throws a body punch but Cristo moves out of range.
Duke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cristo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cristo was well out of range. Poor timing from Duke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Cristo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cristo.
Duke throws a body punch but Cristo moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Cristo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raoul Duke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cristo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cristo is defended easily by Duke.
Duke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cristo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duke.
Duke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cristo manages to avoid it.
Cristo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cristo dives in and grabs Duke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duke pushes down on Cristo's head and hops out.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.
Duke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cristo avoids the body shot from Duke.
Cristo misses with a takedown attempt - Duke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duke defends it nicely.
Duke throws a body punch but Cristo moves out of range.
Duke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cristo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duke but Duke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cristo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cristo somewhat.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.
Duke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cristo moves away.
Duke just misses with a punch to the body.
Duke just misses with a punch to the body.
Duke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cristo was well out of range. Poor timing from Duke.
Cristo misses with a takedown attempt - Duke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cristo fails with the takedown.
Duke swings for the body but Cristo moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cristo manages to avoid it.
Cristo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duke.
Nice sprawl there from Duke as Cristo shoots in.
Duke looks to score with a jab to the body but Cristo is just out of range.
Cristo fails with the takedown.
Cristo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duke.
Duke misses with a wild body shot.
Duke misses the shot to the body.
Duke just misses with a punch to the body.
Cristo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cristo.
Duke takes a swing at Cristo's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duke just misses with a punch to the body.
Duke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cristo moves away.
Duke just misses with a punch to the body.
Jerry Cristo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horrible takedown by Cristo or perhaps it was just good defense by Duke which made him look bad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raoul Duke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raoul Duke!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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