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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexis De Paul (ranked 3898 p4p, 3851 weight class) and Kwan Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexis De Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwan Washington!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Washington there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Paul swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Paul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Paul lands a jab to the head.
Washington throws a series of punches but De Paul moves out of range.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Washington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A shot to the liver by De Paul. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Paul.
De Paul misses with a wild body shot.
De Paul moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De Paul missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Paul lands with a hook. Washington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Paul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Washington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Paul but De Paul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alexis De Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwan Washington.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Paul, as that shot connected.
De Paul tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Paul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Washington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Paul after a bit of a struggle.
De Paul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for De Paul.
De Paul tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Paul is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Washington looks winded!
De Paul lands a nice uppercut.
De Paul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Paul is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from De Paul as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from De Paul.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from De Paul.
De Paul lands with a left to the head.
De Paul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washington.
De Paul is working Washington over against the cage.
De Paul scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from De Paul.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Paul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from De Paul.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Paul.
A short left from De Paul.
A short body shot lands from De Paul as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from De Paul.
A shot in the inside from De Paul.
A hook to the body from De Paul.
Still in the clinch, De Paul scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Paul digs a right hand underneath Washington's ribcage. Washington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Paul works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Paul digs a right hand underneath Washington's ribcage. Washington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from De Paul.
A hook to the body from De Paul.
De Paul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Paul is working Washington over against the cage.
De Paul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from De Paul.
De Paul works on Washington's body with a couple of short punches.
De Paul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Paul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Paul presses Washington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for De Paul.
De Paul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Paul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from De Paul.
De Paul digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from De Paul as the two fighters clinch.
De Paul lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Paul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Washingtons head.
A body shot lands from De Paul.
A short left from De Paul.
A short uppercut from De Paul.
De Paul tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
De Paul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washington.
De Paul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
De Paul scores with a shot to the side of Washington's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Paul works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from De Paul on the inside.
De Paul gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Paul can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis De Paul dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good shot there by De Paul.
De Paul misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
A big left from De Paul misses.
De Paul throws a lazy right hand but Washington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Paul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Paul throws a big shot that misses.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
Washington ducks right into an uppercut from De Paul.
De Paul misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Paul misses with a jab to the body
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Washington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Paul defends well and Washington ends up having to push De Paul into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alexis De Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwan Washington.
De Paul lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington fails with the takedown.
Washington is breathing heavily.
De Paul lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for De Paul. That snapped Washington's head back.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut there from De Paul.
De Paul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alexis De Paul is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington throws a hook but De Paul avoids it easily.
De Paul takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
De Paul misses the body punch
and Washington counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Washington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Paul counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Paul.
De Paul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Paul scores with a hook to the body.
De Paul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Paul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, De Paul scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Paul scores with a shoulder strike.
De Paul tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Paul.
De Paul lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Paul pushes Washington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Paul.
De Paul cracks Washington with a nice body shot.
De Paul lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from De Paul.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Paul lands a right hand.
De Paul is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Paul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Paul lands a body shot.
De Paul presses Washington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Paul is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexis De Paul has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Paul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washington.
De Paul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Paul lands a body shot.
De Paul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Nice body punch from De Paul.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Paul.
Washington taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for De Paul.
A short body shot lands from De Paul as the two fighters clinch.
De Paul presses Washington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Paul.
De Paul lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Paul lands with a short shot to the head.
De Paul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from De Paul on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Paul.
De Paul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
De Paul is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Paul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Paul works on Washington's body with a couple of short punches.
De Paul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washington tries to pull guard but De Paul forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Paul presses Washington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Paul pushes Washington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Paul pushes Washington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Paul lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Paul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
De Paul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis De Paul dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Washington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Paul cracks Washington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Washington rushes De Paul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Washington decides to pull guard.
De Paul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Washington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Paul has managed to get both his arms back between Washington's legs - danger averted.
Washington looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Paul puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Paul is thwarting Washington's attempts to control the position.
De Paul decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Paul throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Paul as he avoids it easily.
Washington throws a leg kick
and De Paul counters with a stiff right hand.
De Paul thuds a left hand into Washington's body.
Alexis De Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Paul has Washington up against the cage in a clinch.
De Paul lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, De Paul scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for De Paul.
De Paul lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from De Paul.
De Paul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Washingtons head.
Still in the clinch, De Paul scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from De Paul.
A right hook to the body lands for De Paul.
De Paul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Washingtons head.
A shot in the inside from De Paul.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Washington is trying to break free.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Paul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Paul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Paul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for De Paul.
De Paul digs a right hand underneath Washington's ribcage. Washington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Paul lands a body shot.
De Paul scores with a shot to the side of Washington's head.
De Paul is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Paul lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Paul lands a right hand.
De Paul can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
De Paul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from De Paul.
De Paul digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
De Paul gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Paul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
De Paul lands a body punch.
Washington tries to pull guard but De Paul holds him up against the cage and eventually Washington drops back down to his feet.
De Paul lands a shot to the body.
De Paul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Paul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
De Paul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Paul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
De Paul lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from De Paul.
De Paul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Paul lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Paul lands a nice shot to the body.
De Paul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Paul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from De Paul.
A hook to the body from De Paul.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Paul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Paul gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for De Paul.
Kwan Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexis De Paul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Paul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washington.
Nice body punch from De Paul - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexis De Paul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Paul, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexis De Paul!
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energy
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