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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Claymore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doroteo Anibal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusty Claymore has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 cm
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180 lbs
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178 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rusty Claymore! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doroteo Anibal! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Claymore looks to land a left hand but Anibal moved out of range nicely. Anibal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Anibal is thwarting Claymore's attempts to control the position. Claymore wants to improve his position but Anibal is controlling well.
Claymore gets full guard. Anibal gets to his feet. Claymore looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Anibal with a poor takedown and Claymore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Anibal circles away from the clinch attempt and Anibal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Claymore won't be happy with that. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Anibal working away. Anibal wants to take a breather but Claymore manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Anibal.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anibal trying to control but Claymore is working from the bottom. Anibal wants to pass the guard but Claymore is keeping the position. Claymore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Claymore 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. Anibal trying to control but Claymore is working from the bottom.
That's two 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. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Anibal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Doroteo Anibal. Claymore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Anibal drives through with a takedown into guard. Claymore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Anibal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Anibal tries for a takedown but Claymore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Anibal looks gassed! Claymore doesn't succeed with the takedown and Anibal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Claymore's guard. Claymore manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Claymore controlling from mount. Anibal wants to control but Claymore is having none of it.
That's four 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. Claymore controlling from mount. Anibal is trying desperately to improve position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Claymore controlling the pace for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doroteo Anibal 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.
Claymore looks to clinch and Anibal counters with a single leg into guard. Claymore didn't expect that. Anibal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Claymore looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Anibal trying to control the position from guard on top but Claymore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Claymore managing to control the position. Anibal trying to control but Claymore is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doroteo Anibal has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Anibal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rusty Claymore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Claymore lands with a slapping head kick. Anibal scores with a takedown into Claymore's guard. Anibal is breathing heavily. Claymore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anibal is controlling him. Anibal trying to control the position from guard on top but Claymore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Claymore working a defensive guard here.
Anibal trying to control the position from guard on top but Claymore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Doroteo Anibal was stalling too much, according to the referee. Anibal misses the shot to the body. No luck for Anibal with that takedown attempt. Claymore lands an overhand right. Anibal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Claymore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anibal somewhat. Claymore clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anibal wants a takedown but no success here.
Rusty Claymore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doroteo Anibal. Claymore lands with a light punch inside. Claymore breaks the clinch.
Rusty Claymore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Claymore doesn't manage to clinch there - Anibal circles away.
Claymore moves into range and clinches up with Anibal. Claymore working Anibal over with knees to the body. Claymore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Claymore breaks the clinch.
Claymore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Claymore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Claymore wants to clinch up but Anibal keeps it at a distance. Claymore closes the distance but Anibal moves to the side and Anibal counters with a flying knee. Nice. Anibal keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Claymore moves to clinch but Anibal breaks away and Anibal counters with a takedown into side control. Claymore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Claymore is holding on to half guard well. Claymore wants to improve his position but Anibal is controlling well.
Claymore regains full guard. Nicely done. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Claymore wants to sweep here but Anibal controlling him for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doroteo Anibal will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Anibal.
Anibal shoots and misses and Claymore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nice cross by Claymore. Claymore is looking to clinch but Anibal is avoiding it.
Claymore closes the distance looking to clinch and Anibal counters with a nice double leg into guard. Claymore is looking to stand up but Anibal isn't so interested in that idea. Claymore seems keen to control Anibal's posture. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Anibal trying to control the position from guard on top but Claymore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Claymore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Claymore keeping moving, preventing Anibal from controlling successfully. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Doroteo Anibal was stalling too much, according to the referee. Claymore tries to clinch but fails miserably and Anibal counters with a body kick that stops Claymore in his tracks momentarily. Anibal connects with a high kick. Claymore scores with a head kick.
Anibal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Claymore. Claymore tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Anibal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Claymore moves to clinch but Anibal breaks away and Anibal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Anibal throwing shots but Claymore is blocking nicely. Claymore regains full guard. Nicely done. Anibal stays in close to Claymore's body and controls the position. Claymore wants to get back to his feet but Anibal is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Anibal trying to control the position from guard on top but Claymore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Claymore wants to stand and escape but Anibal is having none of it. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Anibal tries to free his leg and advance position but Claymore is retaining full guard. Anibal wanted to stand there but Claymore had control of the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Doroteo Anibal hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Anibal misses with a head kick.
Claymore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Anibal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Claymore is looking to clinch. Claymore misses with a takedown and Anibal counters with a shoot takedown. Claymore fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Claymore controls Anibal momentarily but Anibal frees himself. Anibal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Claymore wants to get back to his feet but Anibal is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Rusty Claymore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Anibal won't allow Claymore to sweep him here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Anibal trying to control the position from guard on top but Claymore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Doroteo Anibal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! Doroteo Anibal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Anibal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doroteo Anibal!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
63% |
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