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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Lima (ranked 2189 p4p, 1267 weight class) and Caleb DeCoteau (ranked 262 p4p, 164 weight class). Caleb DeCoteau has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ricardo Lima's chin.
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14 - 8 - 0 |
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190 cm
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb DeCoteau!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeCoteau misses with a wild body shot.
DeCoteau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeCoteau wants it to stay on the feet.
DeCoteau throws a counter combo.
DeCoteau motions for Lima to come forward. DeCoteau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard but DeCoteau defending well.
DeCoteau is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeCoteau is not content to let Lima control the position.
Lima lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoteau is not content to let Lima control the position.
Lima wants to pass the guard but DeCoteau is defending well.
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeCoteau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
DeCoteau desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeCoteau keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
DeCoteau trying to control from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeCoteau keeps working.
Lima controlling the action here.
DeCoteau actively working from the bottom here.
Lima throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing DeCoteau to regain full guard.
DeCoteau is adopting a defensive guard.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoteau looking for a sweep. Not yet DeCoteau, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau looking for subs off his back but Lima has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima is controlling the pace.
DeCoteau is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeCoteau avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima stalling.
DeCoteau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four 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.
Lima performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but DeCoteau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeCoteau is trying to get back to full guard.
DeCoteau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeCoteau.
Lima trying to control but DeCoteau is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeCoteau throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Lima dominated that 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.
DeCoteau looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeCoteau as he jumps to the side.
Lima tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeCoteau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lima somewhat.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima fails with the takedown.
DeCoteau tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima slips a jab and a cross from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeCoteau misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeCoteau.
Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ricardo Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeCoteau tries to bench press Lima off him but Lima keeps the position.
DeCoteau manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeCoteau has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeCoteau is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lima trying to control the pace.
DeCoteau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeCoteau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but DeCoteau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeCoteau works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeCoteau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoteau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeCoteau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
DeCoteau throws a lazy right hand but Lima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for DeCoteau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeCoteau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lima.
Ricardo Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. DeCoteau quickly recovers to half guard.
DeCoteau tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeCoteau is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeCoteau does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DeCoteau is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeCoteau avoid being mounted?
Lima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
DeCoteau is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
DeCoteau looking for a sweep. Not yet DeCoteau, not yet.
DeCoteau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard.
Lima is looking for a triangle here but DeCoteau uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lima tries to buck DeCoteau off but DeCoteau is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by DeCoteau.
Lima gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeCoteau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb DeCoteau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeCoteau defends well and Lima ends up having to push DeCoteau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DeCoteau to keep the fight standing.
DeCoteau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeCoteau avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeCoteau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lima somewhat.
DeCoteau gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lima to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but DeCoteau has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoteau controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeCoteau looking to control.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima scoring with punches to the head and body.
DeCoteau is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
DeCoteau keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeCoteau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeCoteau is trying to hold Lima in close to prevent damage but Lima has managed to pass into half guard.
Lima is thwarting DeCoteau's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeCoteau is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but DeCoteau defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeCoteau trying to hold on to Lima's head to control him but Lima postures up.
DeCoteau is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back!
DeCoteau looking for the RNC.
DeCoteau is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into DeCoteau. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in DeCoteau's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima.
Lima with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lima won't allow DeCoteau to sweep him here.
Lima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lima wants to control from the top but DeCoteau keeps moving.
DeCoteau 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoteau managing to control the position.
Lima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeCoteau controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself.
DeCoteau is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima prevents DeCoteau from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Lima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lima 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Lima!
Our winner, Ricardo Lima, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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