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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paula Abdul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Casados (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casados is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nightmare - Avenged Sevenfold. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 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
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Casados!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdul scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Casados takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abdul misses with a two punch combination.
Abdul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Casados takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Casados looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab lands there for Abdul.
The fight stays on the outside here - Casados looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abdul scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Abdul lands a jab-cross combination.
Abdul lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Abdul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Casados momentarily.
Abdul throws a one two combo.
Abdul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Casados looks gassed!
Casados moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abdul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abdul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Abdul.
Casados takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Casados doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdul lands a jab to the nose.
Abdul's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Abdul duly obliges.
Casados has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Casados there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abdul lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Abdul.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Abdul.
Abdul scores with a jab. Casados acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Abdul cracks a nice hook into Casados's ribs.
Abdul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abdul works over Casados's head and body with a nice combination.
Abdul lands a jab-cross combination.
Abdul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left and a right from Abdul both land. Nice combination.
Abdul jabs Casados right on the nose. Casados blinks but takes it well.
Abdul scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Abdul jabs at Casados's body.
Abdul connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abdul scores with a one two! Casados had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul works over Casados's head and body with a nice combination.
Casados is rocked!
Abdul lands a nice hook to Casados's body. Casados takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abdul looks to land a combination. Casados sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Abdul throws a good cross that connects.
Abdul is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Abdul cracks Casados with a good jab.
A shot to de liver by Abdul. Beautiful body shot.
Abdul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abdul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abdul scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Abdul finds it's way through Casados's defenses.
Abdul cracks a nice hook into Casados's ribs.
Casados on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abdul lands a jab-cross combination.
Casados is still on wobbly legs! Can Abdul finish him?
Casados on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Casados seems to have recovered his senses.
Abdul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Casados shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abdul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Casados's head.
Abdul sizes up Casados with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul lands a body shot.
Casados is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abdul.
Abdul scores with a body shot.
Abdul scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Abdul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abdul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abdul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abdul lands a jab-cross combination.
Abdul goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Abdul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Casados on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abdul throws a series of strikes that have Casados backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casados is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abdul.
Abdul lands a jab to Casados's midsection.
Abdul works Casados's body with a nice hook.
Abdul is working the combinations to good effect here.
Abdul scores with a nice strike.
Abdul scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch lands to the side of Casados 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abdul scores with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Abdul.
Abdul scores with a shot to the body.
Abdul with a nice cross.
Abdul scores with a body shot.
Abdul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Abdul does it's job there.
Abdul works Casados's body with a nice hook.
Abdul cracks Casados with a right hand to the side of the head.
Abdul's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Abdul duly obliges.
Abdul lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Abdul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abdul stuns Casados with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Casados has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Abdul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abdul lands with a nice combination. Casados backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paula Abdul dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abdul scores with a three punch combo!
Abdul misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Abdul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Casados doesn't seem phased though.
Casados closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Casados has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Abdul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Casados backwards.
Abdul avoiding damage.
Abdul stops a takedown attempt from Casados.
Casados being controlled against the cage.
Abdul prevents a takedown attempt there.
Casados looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Casados is breathing heavily.
Casados tries a knee to the head but Abdul blocks it.
Abdul is leaning against Casados and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abdul is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Casados tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Casados wants to break free but Abdul has control.
A short uppercut from Abdul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul is leaning against Casados and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Abdul.
Stalling in the clinch from Abdul.
Casados with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abdul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Casadoss head.
A body shot lands from Abdul.
The referee is keeping an eye on Abdul - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Abdul lands with a left to the head.
Casados has Abdul pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abdul manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paula Abdul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Casados.
Abdul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Casados.
Abdul's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Casados wants a takedown but no success here.
Abdul taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Abdul scores with a shoulder strike.
Casados throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abdul blocks it with crossed arms.
Abdul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abdul cracks Casados with a nice body shot.
Abdul stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abdul lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Abdul.
Abdul works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Abdul on the inside.
Abdul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abdul slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Abdul for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Casados with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abdul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Casados backwards.
Abdul stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Abdul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Abdul - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abdul.
Casados with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Abdul.
Abdul is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Casados tries a knee to the head but Abdul blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abdul.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Casados drags the fight down to the ground.
Abdul content to stall in guard here.
Abdul thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abdul wants to pass the guard but Casados is keeping the position.
Casados throws his legs up looking for a submission but Abdul uses it to pass to side control.
Abdul trying to control the position but Casados is working away.
Abdul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Casados can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Casados manages to get back to half guard.
Abdul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Casados doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdul.
Casados is trying to stand back up but Abdul is controlling him
Casados is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Casados is trying to get back to full guard.
Casados looking for submissions off his back.
Abdul is taking a breather. Casados says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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. This is the final round!
Abdul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Casados in his tracks.
Casados takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Abdul.
Abdul scores with a nice right hand.
Abdul lands a head shot.
Abdul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Casados backs up against the cage.
Abdul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abdul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Casados shoots for a double leg takedown but Abdul sprawls well. He's pushed Casados's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abdul digs a good body shot into Casados's ribs.
Abdul lands a two punch combo.
Abdul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Casados takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Casados takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abdul lands a body shot.
Abdul stalks Casados and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Casados's face. Casados staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Abdul.
Abdul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Casados is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abdul scores with a hook to the body. Casados takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Left hook, right uppercut from Abdul.
Abdul throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Abdul lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Casados takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Casados doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abdul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Casados moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abdul scores with a shot to the body.
Abdul connects with a body shot.
Abdul works Casados's body with a nice hook.
Abdul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A left and a right from Abdul both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casados doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdul circles away.
Hector Casados has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul lands with a nice combination. Casados backs away looking to recover.
Abdul throws a combination. Casados tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Abdul scores with a nice right hand.
Abdul cracks Casados with a right hand to the side of the head.
Casados takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Casados doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abdul lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Abdul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abdul is looking to wear down Casados with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Abdul throws a series of strikes that have Casados backpedaling.
Abdul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Casados backs up against the cage.
Abdul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Abdul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abdul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Casados doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot by Abdul.
Abdul keeps the fight on the outside.
Casados moves in looking to clinch but Abdul pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul throws a nice looking combination but Casados bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdul lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abdul!
Danga de danga de dang - Abdul scores with a four punch combination!
Abdul jabs at Casados's body.
Casados walks into a left hand.
Abdul works over Casados's head and body with a nice combination.
Casados takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Casados tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Casados tries to clinch but Abdul is having none of it.
Abdul lands with an uppercut that bounces Casados off the cage and back into rage.
Abdul connects with a looping right hand.
Casados takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abdul scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Casados has a takedown stuffed.
Abdul cracks a nice hook into Casados's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul scores with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abdul!
Abdul scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Abdul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abdul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Abdul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Casados swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abdul counters with a right hand to the body.
Paula Abdul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Casados takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abdul scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Abdul digs a good body shot into Casados's ribs.
Casados takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abdul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Casados doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abdul cracks Casados with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Casados throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abdul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paula Abdul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abdul has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paula Abdul!
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hype
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