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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rousimar Palhares!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Palhares is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Creed's half guard.
Creed is trying to maintain the position but Palhares is very close to passing his half guard.
Creed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Palhares on the ground.
Palhares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Palhares is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Creed wants to control but Palhares is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Palhares is trying to work for a kimura but Creed is defending well.
Creed is refusing to be controlled, as Palhares sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Palhares is keen to just control but Creed is a slippery customer.
Creed is looking to control Palhares's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Creed avoid being mounted?
Palhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Creed keeps working.
Palhares wants to work for an arm triangle but Creed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Palhares is working for a submission of some sort.
Creed tries to get to full guard but Palhares has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Palhares is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Palhares works his way into full mount!
Palhares looking for a guillotine from mount but Creed is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares has control of Creed's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Creed regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Palhares looks gassed!
Palhares is looking to work his way around to Creed's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Creed can't escape the position.
Palhares looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Creed is desperately trying to improve his position but Palhares has a good base and remains in mount.
Palhares looking to control but Creed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Palhares mounts Creed! Really nice guard pass there!
Creed is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palhares trying to control but Creed is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rousimar Palhares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Palhares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Creed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Apollo Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palhares jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Palhares trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom.
Palhares postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Creed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Palhares, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Creed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palhares is breathing heavily.
Creed is looking to work some ground and pound but Palhares has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Creed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Creed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Palhares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Creed has managed to get both his arms back between Palhares's legs - danger averted.
Creed throws a big right hand that misses.
Creed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Creed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Palhares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Creed.
Palhares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Creed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palhares keeping moving, preventing Creed from controlling successfully.
Palhares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Creed scoring with punches to the head and body.
Creed thows a big elbow that misses.
Palhares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Creed is aware though and is defending well.
Creed throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Palhares looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Creed passes into half guard.
Creed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Creed looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Palhares is trying to control but can't.
Creed looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Palhares with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Palhares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palhares works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Palhares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palhares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Creed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Creed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Palhares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Creed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Creed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palhares is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rousimar Palhares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Creed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Palhares shoots in but Creed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Creed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Creed lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good exchange - Creed coming out on top.
Creed lands with a nice body punch.
Creed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Palhares ducks right into an uppercut from Creed.
Creed feints a jab promting Palhares to slip. Creed then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Palhares slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Creed lands a right hook to the body.
Creed lands a really nice looking cross but Palhares seems unphased.
Palhares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palhares slips a jab and a cross from Creed.
Palhares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Creed.
Creed tries to bum rush Palhares with a series of wild strikes but Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Creed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Creed punishes Palhares's body with a nice straight punch.
Palhares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Creed.
Creed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Palhares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Creed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Creed lands with a shot to the body.
Creed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Palhares's head backwards.
Creed works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Creed.
Creed sizes up Palhares with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Creed throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a body shot.
Creed throws a one two combo.
Creed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Palhares doesn't seem bothered though.
Palhares throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palhares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Palhares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Palhares walks into a straight right hand from Creed.
Creed lands a jab-cross combination.
Palhares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Creed cracks a nice hook into Palhares's ribs.
Palhares throws a combination that misses
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Creed.
Palhares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palhares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palhares misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands with a hook. Palhares tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Creed.
Creed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Palhares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Palhares tries to score a power double leg takedown but Creed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palhares somewhat.
Creed jabs Palhares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Creed.
Creed throws an overhand right that lands on Palhares's shoulder, as Palhares tries to avoid the shot.
Creed works Palhares's body with a nice hook.
Creed dodges the punch combination from Palhares.
Palhares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Creed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Creed, as that shot connected.
Creed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palhares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Palhares slips under a jab from Creed.
Palhares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Creed throws a series of strikes that have Palhares backpedaling.
Palhares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palhares fails to land the takedown.
Apollo Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rousimar Palhares.
Sloppy strikes from Palhares. Those never looked like landing.
Apollo Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palhares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Creed tests Palhares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Creed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Creed swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
No luck for Palhares with that takedown attempt.
Rousimar Palhares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apollo Creed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palhares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Creed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Palhares has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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FIGHT
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