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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Cordero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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188 cm
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205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adrian Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eli Cordero!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordero misses with a hook. Lima ducked under it nicely.
Cordero looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Lima shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cordero's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cordero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cordero wants to get back to his feet but Lima is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cordero keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cordero keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cordero is fending him off so far but Lima persists. Nope, Cordero circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cordero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordero leaves Lima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cordero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cordero tries to sprawl but Lima drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cordero tries to kick Lima off but Lima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lima trying to control from Cordero's half guard. Cordero has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lima wants to control from the top but Cordero keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cordero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cordero is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cordero has escaped and now he's on top!
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cordero defends it easily.
That's six 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.
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cordero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cordero stopping the sweep attempt from Lima.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lima has his foot on Cordero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cordero works his way back into a safe position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lima is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Lima dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cordero thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cordero tries to avoid it but Lima manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cordero to the ground. Cordero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cordero swivels and escapes.
Lima scores with a takedown into Cordero's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Lima seems content to control.
Cordero tries to kick Lima off in order to stand up. Lima Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lima swings around for an armbar but Cordero sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lima's guard.
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cordero defends it easily.
Lima has his foot on Cordero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cordero works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordero wants to get up but he can't break Lima's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Lima manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lima trying to control but Cordero is having none of it.
Lima goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cordero is on top in guard.
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six 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.
Cordero wanted to stand there but Lima had control of the position.
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cordero defends well.
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eight 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.
Cordero has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lima is proving hard to escape from.
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cordero defends well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima has his foot on Cordero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cordero works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Lima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Adrian Lima!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Adrian Lima!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Adrian Lima!
Adrian Lima wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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