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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Magnecium Devecium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Crabston (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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200 cm
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132 lbs
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200 cm
18
140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed |
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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, Magnecium Devecium! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joshua Crabston! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Devecium doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Crabston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Devecium throws a head kick but Crabston moves out of range.
Devecium keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Devecium bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Crabston tries to improve position but can't. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crabston can do anything to dispel that myth. Crabston taking a bit of punishment here - Devecium scoring with strikes. Devecium advances to full mount. Devecium wants to finish this one by submission but Crabston is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Devecium. Devecium throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Devecium avoids the attempt from Crabston to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Devecium misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Crabston in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Devecium really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Crabston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crabston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Devecium. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Crabston wants to hold on but Devecium pushes him away. Devecium misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crabston is squirming around, avoiding Devecium's attempts to control the action. Devecium working for a submission but Crabston is keeping him at bay. Crabston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Devecium lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Crabston is desperately trying to improve his position but Devecium has a good base and remains in mount. Devecium stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Devecium shoots and misses and Crabston moves into the clinch. Devecium is breathing heavily. Crabston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Devecium avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Magnecium Devecium has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Crabston. Devecium is stalling here.
Devecium pulls guard effortlessly. Crabston throws a big right hand that misses. Devecium is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Crabston wants to pass the guard but Devecium is keeping the position. Devecium keeping moving, preventing Crabston from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Devecium looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Devecium pushes Crabston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Crabston has his takedown stuffed and Devecium counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crabston won't be happy with that. Crabston trying to control but Devecium flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Devecium trying to control. Devecium throws strikes from the back but Crabston rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Crabston. Devecium pushing down on Crabston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crabston is looking for a sweep. Devecium is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Crabston wants to get back to full guard but Devecium has mounted him! Devecium is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Crabston can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Devecium lands a big shot there that rocks Crabston but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Crabston wants to control but Devecium is having none of it. Crabston tries to improve his position but instead Devecium has taken his back! Devecium lands shots from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnecium Devecium dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Devecium misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crabston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Devecium counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crabston won't be happy with that. Devecium moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Devecium scores with a couple of short elbows. Crabston is trying to control Devecium's posture but Devecium avoids it. Devecium decides to stand back up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Devecium misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crabston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Devecium moves into the clinch. Devecium gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Devecium sitting and controlling from the half guard. Devecium escapes and gets back to his feet. Crabston fails with the takedown and Devecium counters with a single leg into guard. Crabston didn't expect that. Magnecium Devecium has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Crabston. Devecium is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Devecium trying to control the position from guard on top but Crabston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Devecium pushing down on Crabston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Crabston looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crabston wants to control but Devecium is keeping busy and won't allow it. Devecium is trying to control. Crabston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Devecium decides to stand and escape the position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crabston misses with a takedown and Devecium counters with a nice double leg into guard. Devecium has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Devecium gets to his feet - Crabston follows without any prompting. Devecium shoots and misses and Crabston counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Devecium!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Devecium tries to lock up and control but Crabston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Devecium can't escape the position.
Crabston throws some wild stikes that Devecium manages to avoid easily.
Crabston controlling his opponent. Crabston trying to control but he's not successful this time. Devecium slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Crabston trying to mount his opponent but Devecium defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Devecium manages to escape and get back to his feet! Devecium fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crabston sprawls well initially but Devecium persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Crabston moves into full guard.
Crabston is looking for a triangle but Devecium pushes his legs off easily.
Crabston is working an open guard so Devecium takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Crabston misses with a takedown so Devecium counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Magnecium Devecium overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Devecium lands a couple of digs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnecium Devecium dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Devecium bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Crabston can't do much from the bottom here. Devecium advances to mount. Crabston tries to hold on but Devecium postures up. Devecium misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Devecium landing strikes, looking to finish! Crabston is just holding on here. Devecium manages to take his back.
Devecium looking to break Crabston's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Crabston remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Devecium will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crabston looking very determined here, making life difficult for Devecium.
Devecium softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Crabston grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Crabston is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Devecium is working the ground and pound. Can Crabston escape? Devecium looking for the RNC. Devecium lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Devecium.
Crabston trying to control the hands but Devecium breaks the grip.
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. Devecium is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Crabston is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magnecium Devecium!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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