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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Seven Of Five (ranked 6975 p4p, 1759 weight class) and Caio Peieira (ranked 473 p4p, 181 weight class). The key to victory for Seven Of Five has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 cm 22 155 0 - 0 - 0 |
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163 cm 22 142 8 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling World class boxer Very quick |
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Good wrestler Basic striking Good gas tank |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seven Of Five! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caio Peieira! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Of Five takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Peieira misses the shot to the body. Of Five is looking for a counter combo. Caio Peieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Of Five tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peieira swats him away and circles back towards the center. Peieira feints the counter takedown. Of Five shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peieira as he jumps to the side. Of Five throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Caio Peieira has been cut. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Peieira has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Peieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peieira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Peieira. It looked like Of Five was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Of Five throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Of Five shoots in but Peieira avoids the takedown attempt easily. Of Five shoots in for a takedown but Peieira shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seven Of Five. That's going to take a lot out of him. Peieira stuns Of Five with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Of Five shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peieira but Peieira pushes him off and we're back to square one. Peieira dives in and grabs Of Five's left leg, looking for a takedown. Of Five pushes down on Peieira's head and hops out. This has been an exciting period of action! Of Five throws a lazy head kick and Peieira counters with a nice double leg into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peieira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Of Five's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Peieira works his foot free and advances to mount. Of Five tries to hold on but Peieira pushes him away. Peieira moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Of Five has worked his arm free - good work by Of Five!
Peieira tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Peieira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Peieira working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Peieira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peieira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Of Five stops Peieira from passing to mount. Peieira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Of Five is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Peieira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Of Five knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Peieira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Of Five is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Peieira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peieira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peieira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Peieira is trying to get an arm triangle but Of Five is defending well. Peieira swings around for an armbar but Of Five sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Peieira's guard. Peieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Of Five trying to control the position from guard on top but Peieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Of Five wants to stand but Peieira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Of Five wants to control from the top but Peieira keeps moving. Peieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Of Five defends it easily. Of Five knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peieira on the ground. Peieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Of Five stopping the sweep attempt from Peieira. Peieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Peieira wants to sweep here but Of Five controlling him for the moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Peieira dominated that round. The cut man is working on Caio Peieira's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Peieira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Of Five tries to avoid it but Peieira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Of Five to the ground. Of Five escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Peieira wants to land a leg kick but Of Five is out of range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Of Five. Peieira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peieira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peieira thuds his right hand into Of Five's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Of Five throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Peieira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Five.
Of Five thinks about countering with a head kick. Of Five throws a sloppy head kick and Peieira moves out of range easily. Of Five shoots in and drives through. Peieira sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Of Five gets a takedown into half guard. Peieira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Caio Peieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Of Five is aware though and is defending well. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peieira is on top in guard.
Peieira trying to control but Of Five is working from the bottom. Peieira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peieira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Of Five trying to keep a closed guard but Peieira is proving a slippery customer.
Peieira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Of Five's guard. Of Five is looking for a sweep. Peieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Peieira is trying to work for a kimura but Of Five is defending well.
Peieira has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Of Five defend it? Peieira steps over the head and cranks it - Of Five is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Peieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caio Peieira!
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hype
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