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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mad Child (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimas Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Child comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Mirror. Mad Child has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Mad Child!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dimas Russo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo gets a takedown into half guard.
Russo is controlling the pace.
Child wants to get back to his feet.
Russo is looking to advance position but Child won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Child does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Child avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russo.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dimas Russo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Russo has Child up against the cage in a clinch.
Russo fails to pull guard.
Child tries to break free but Russo pushes him back against the cage.
Child gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Russo.
Russo manages to break the clinch.
That's two 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.
Russo shoots in for a double leg but Child sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mad Child has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimas Russo.
Russo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Child swivels and escapes.
Russo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Child but Child pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Child throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Child swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Child connects with a crisp jab.
Child darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Child sprawls well. Child wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Russo wants to clinch.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Child as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Russo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Russo does no damage.
Russo closes the distance and clinches up with Child, looking for a takedown. Russo pushes Child against the cage but Child circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Child misses.
Child connects with a good right hand that stumbles Russo. Russo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Russo slips under a jab.
Child circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Child pinned against the cage. Child gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big left from Child misses.
Child avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Child moves out of range of the body kick.
Russo lands a nice hook to Child's body. Child takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Russo defending well as Child loads up on a big left hand.
Russo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Russo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Child.
Russo throws a head kick that misses.
Child throws a looping overhand right but Russo ducks down to avoid it.
Russo moves out of range of the strikes.
Child looks to land a combination but Russo avoids it well.
Russo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Child tries to avoid it but Russo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Child to the ground. Child escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Russo fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Child 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Child shows good takedown defense.
Russo fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Child dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Russo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Child's waist but Child gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Russo off to one side.
Mad Child seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo walks into a left hand.
Child swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Child throws a big shot that misses.
Russo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Child throws an overhand right that lands on Russo's shoulder, as Russo tries to avoid the shot.
Dimas Russo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Child misses.
Child swinging wildly here.
Russo staying out of range there.
Child swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Russo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Russo.
Child breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Russo shoots for a takedown but Child saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Child swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Russo counters with a head kick.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Child shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mad Child has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimas Russo.
Child lands a really nice looking cross but Russo seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo doesn't manage to clinch there - Child circles away.
Russo walks into a left hand.
Russo tries to clinch up but Child circles away and keeps his distance.
Russo misses the shot to the body.
Russo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Russo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mad Child is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo fails with a takedown attempt.
Child misses with a jab to the body
and Russo moves into the clinch.
Child's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russo moves out of range as Child strikes.
Russo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Child.
Russo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Russo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Child.
Child cracks Russo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Child stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Child.
Child throws a lazy right hand but Russo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russo shoots for a double leg takedown but Child sprawls well. He's pushed Russo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Child jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Child sizes up Russo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Child tests Russo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Russo is rocked!
Russo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Child.
Russo defending well as Child loads up on a big left hand.
Russo tries for a takedown but Child sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Child is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Child misses the jab.
Child misses with a hook. Russo ducked under it nicely.
Child misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Russo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Child lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Child moves out of range as Russo throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Child connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Child lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Russo is still on wobbly legs! Can Child finish him?
Russo dives in and grabs Child's left leg, looking for a takedown. Child pushes down on Russo's head and hops out.
Russo seems to have recovered his senses.
Russo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Child lands with a hook. Russo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Russo throws a right hand that Child ducks under and follows up with a left that Child also avoids with ease.
Child throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Child misses with a body shot
and Russo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Russo ducks under a wild hook from Child.
Child cracks a nice hook into Russo's ribs.
Russo slips under a jab.
Russo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Child is fending him off so far but Russo persists. Nope, Child circles away and we're back to standing.
Russo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Child throws an overhand right that lands on Russo's shoulder, as Russo tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo misses with a takedown attempt - Child sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Russo is breathing heavily.
Russo looks for a takedown but Child sprawls well.
Russo misses with a few strikes there.
Child lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Child.
Nice takedown defense from Child. No joy for Russo on that attempt.
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!
Child misses with an uppercut. Russo saw that one coming.
Child waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russo.
Child scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Russo ducks under a wild hook from Child.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Child sprawls well. Child wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Child lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Child dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Russo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Child keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Russo looks to clinch
and Child counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck for Russo with that takedown attempt.
Russo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Child but Child pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mad Child has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimas Russo.
Child circles away from the clinch attempt.
Child ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Child throws a hook but Russo avoids it easily.
Child drops Russo with a beautiful combination! Russo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Child is looking for the KO!
Child is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russo.
Child pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Child.
Russo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Child looks to land a left hand but Russo moved out of range nicely.
Child uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russo.
Russo throws a nice looking combination but Child bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Child scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Child looks to throw the jab but Russo is out of range.
Russo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russo takes one to the chin there.
Russo misses with a takedown attempt - Child sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Child lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Russo ducks under a wild hook from Child.
Child thows a left - swing and a miss!
Russo has Child up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Child is trying to break the clinch but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Russo successfully pulls guard.
Russo is trying to keep Child in close.
Russo has a closed guard, preventing Child from standing up.
Russo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Russo 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Russo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russo has a closed guard, preventing Child from standing up.
Russo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Child trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Russo or perhaps it was just good defense by Child which made him look bad.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Child as he avoids it easily.
Russo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Child counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Child showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Child, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Child!
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