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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jairzinho Teixeira (ranked 2643 p4p, 3629 weight class) and Rodney Farva (ranked 369 p4p, 482 weight class). Teixeira comes to the cage accompanied by The Eye of the Tiger. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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197 cm 33 262 12 - 10 - 0 |
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187 cm 26 262 10 - 12 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt Excellent boxer Very strong |
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Good wrestler Decent boxing Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jairzinho Teixeira! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rodney Farva! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Teixeira lands with a shot to the body. Farva moves out of range as Teixeira throws a body kick.
Teixeira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Teixeira lands a right hook to the body.
Farva closes the distance and clinches up with Teixeira, looking for a takedown. Farva pushes Teixeira against the cage but Teixeira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Teixeira connects with the punch.
It looks like Rodney Farva has been cut. Farva goes for a double leg but Teixeira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Teixeira continues to drive forward. Teixeira is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Good work by Farva as he checks the leg kick. Teixeira takes a swing at Farva's ribcage but misses. Farva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Farva shoots in for a double leg but Teixeira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. An attempted straight right counter from Teixeira misses the target. Jairzinho Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Farva. Farva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Farva shoots in looking for a takedown. Teixeira tries to sprawl out of it but Farva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Teixeira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Farva misses with a takedown attempt - Teixeira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A jab lands there for Teixeira. Teixeira jabs at Farva's body. Farva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Farva looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round. Farva avoids a kick to the body.
And Farva tries to counter it with a takedown but Teixeira pushes his down on his head and steps out. Teixeira scores with a nice head shot. Jairzinho Teixeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Farva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teixeira as he jumps to the side. Teixeira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Teixeira delivers a nice body kick. Farva fails to land the takedown. As Farva looks to move away, Teixeira throws a big counter combo but Farva just gets out of the way. Farva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Teixeira wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Teixeira regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Farva. Teixeira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Farva is controlling him. Farva postures up in Teixeira's guard and throws a big left but Teixeira blocks it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Farva with a flurry of punches that miss. Farva won't allow Teixeira to get back to his feet. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Teixeira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Farva's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Teixeira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Farva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teixeira defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Teixeira lands a jab to Farva's midsection. Farva tries to clinch but Teixeira moves out of range. Teixeira scores with a punch to the head. Teixeira lands with a hook. Farva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Farva takes a body punch but keeps moving. Farva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farva shoots for a takedown but Teixeira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Teixeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Teixeira enables Farva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Teixeira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Teixeira pushes Farva off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Farva dives in and grabs Teixeira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Teixeira pushes down on Farva's head and hops out. An inside leg kick from Teixeira misses. Teixeira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Farva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Teixeira.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Farva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Farva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Teixeira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farva. Teixeira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Farva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Teixeira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Farva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Teixeira to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Rodney Farva's cut even more. Teixeira cracks Farva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Farva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Teixeira tries to avoid it but Farva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Teixeira to the ground. Teixeira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Teixeira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Teixeira with a hook. Farva dives in for a single leg takedown but Teixeira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Teixeira catches Farva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jairzinho Teixeira dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rodney Farva's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Teixeira lands a jab to the nose. Teixeira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Farva under the eye. Teixeira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Teixeira throws a monster overhand right that drops Farva! Teixeira follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jairzinho Teixeira! Jumping up and down and very excited, Jairzinho Teixeira waved his t-shirt featuring Warrior Fight Store's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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