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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paula Abdul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paula Abdul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Abdul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abdul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortiz.
Ortiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdul smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ortiz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Abdul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortiz is aware though and is defending well.
Ortiz looking to pass the guard.
Abdul can't keep his opponent in guard - Ortiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz stands up out of the half guard.
Abdul looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortiz is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abdul digs a good body shot into Ortiz's ribs.
Ortiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abdul avoids it really well and circles away.
Abdul cracks Ortiz with an open hand slap.
Abdul works over Ortiz's head and body with a nice combination.
Abdul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdul.
Abdul misses with a body shot.
Ortiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abdul digs a good body shot into Ortiz's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul throws a hook but Ortiz avoids it easily.
Ortiz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abdul misses with a double jab.
Abdul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abdul scores with a sloppy right hand. Ortiz should have avoided that one.
Ortiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abdul sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paula Abdul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Ortiz.
Ortiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abdul is fending him off so far but Ortiz persists. Nope, Abdul circles away and we're back to standing.
Abdul is looking to wear down Ortiz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ortiz looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ortiz doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abdul swinging wilding here.
Abdul throws a right hand that Ortiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortiz also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ortiz showed some decent athleticism there.
Ortiz wants to pass to mount but Abdul is defending the position.
Abdul slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Abdul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abdul 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.
Ortiz wants to pass the guard but Abdul is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz stopping the sweep attempt from Abdul.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Abdul gets caught flat footed, as Ortiz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz stands and throws Abdul's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abdul is trying to control Ortiz's posture but Ortiz avoids it.
Abdul is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paula Abdul dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Abdul as Ortiz shoots in.
Ortiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abdul.
Abdul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donk. Abdul catches Ortiz right on the button with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Abdul. No joy for Ortiz on that attempt.
Abdul stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortiz. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet.
Paula Abdul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Ortiz.
Ortiz blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul stuffs the takedown.
Abdul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdul stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abdul wants it to stay on the feet.
Abdul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ortiz on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Abdul scores with a jab.
A cross from Abdul lands.
A nice combination there by Abdul.
Paula Abdul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortiz.
Abdul throws a lazy right hand but Ortiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul scores with a hook to the body. Ortiz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paula Abdul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Ortiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdul throws out the jab.
Abdul throws a right hand that Ortiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortiz also avoids with ease.
Abdul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdul throws out the jab.
A combination from Abdul does no damage.
Ortiz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ortiz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paula Abdul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdul lands with a shot to the body.
Abdul tries to bum rush Ortiz with a series of wild strikes but Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches up with Abdul, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes Abdul against the cage but Abdul circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abdul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul misses with a hook.
Ortiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abdul is fending him off so far but Ortiz persists. Nope, Abdul circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortiz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abdul digs a good body shot into Ortiz's ribs.
Abdul with a jab.
Abdul thows a body shot but no joy.
Abdul throws a series of punches but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abdul throws out a loose jab but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortiz looks for a takedown but Abdul sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul lunges at Ortiz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ortiz's hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortiz.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdul.
A nice combination there by Abdul.
Abdul scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul lands with a hook. Ortiz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdul lands with a nice combination. Ortiz backs away looking to recover.
Abdul lands a with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paula Abdul dominated that second round.
That's time! Abdul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Abdul swings for the body but Ortiz moves out of range.
Abdul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortiz manages to avoid it.
Ortiz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ortiz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ortiz decides to stand back up. Ortiz steps back and let's Abdul get back to his feet.
Abdul works over Ortiz's head and body with a nice combination.
Abdul lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Abdul.
Ortiz ducks right into an uppercut from Abdul.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abdul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortiz manages to avoid it.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Abdul tries to sprawl out of it but Ortiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abdul manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul just misses with a punch to the body.
Abdul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortiz moves away.
Abdul throws a series of punches but Ortiz moves out of range.
Abdul misses with a body shot.
Abdul stuffs the takedown.
Abdul misses with a double jab.
Abdul lands with an overhand left.
Ortiz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ortiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdul throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Abdul lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abdul, as that shot connected.
Abdul lands a head shot.
Abdul swinging wilding here.
Abdul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abdul looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortiz is just out of range.
Ortiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Paula Abdul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Ortiz.
Abdul throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Abdul misses.
Abdul throws a series of punches but Ortiz moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Abdul.
Abdul loads up on a big right hand but Ortiz slips the punch.
Abdul leaves Ortiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abdul cracks Ortiz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abdul throws a lazy right hand but Ortiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abdul just misses with a punch to the body.
Paula Abdul is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Abdul shows good takedown defense.
Ortiz blocks a jab.
Abdul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortiz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ortiz has a takedown stuffed.
Abdul misses with a wild combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortiz.
Paula Abdul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abdul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ortiz is trying to move to mount but Abdul reverses beautifully and ends up in Ortiz's guard.
Ricky Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortiz 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paula Abdul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abdul, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paula Abdul!
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energy
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RATING
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