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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McGrufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wecquisley Santana Oliveira de Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 cm
26
175 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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177 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rufus McGrufus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wecquisley Santana Oliveira de Lima! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oliveira de Lima lands an overhand right. Oliveira de Lima slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira de Lima misses the target. Oliveira de Lima shoots in for a takedown but McGrufus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Oliveira de Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira de Lima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliveira de Lima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliveira de Lima swinging wildly here.
Oliveira de Lima fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGrufus is out of range. A big left from McGrufus misses. Oliveira de Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oliveira de Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oliveira de Lima slips a straight right by McGrufus. McGrufus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oliveira de Lima tries to land a front kick but McGrufus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Oliveira de Lima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGrufus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Oliveira de Lima misses with a few strikes there.
Oliveira de Lima throws a hook to the side of McGrufus's head but McGrufus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McGrufus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira de Lima misses with an uppercut. McGrufus saw that one coming. Oliveira de Lima closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oliveira de Lima lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oliveira de Lima trying to control but McGrufus is working from the bottom. McGrufus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Oliveira de Lima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Oliveira de Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but McGrufus is retaining full guard. McGrufus controlling Oliveira de Lima's posture. Oliveira de Lima slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGrufus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliveira de Lima. Oliveira de Lima is looking to take a break and control but McGrufus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Oliveira de Lima with the ground and pound but McGrufus uses the opportunity to regain guard. Oliveira de Lima wants to control from the top but McGrufus keeps moving. Oliveira de Lima stands and throws McGrufus's legs to the side, diving into side control. McGrufus is looking to regain half guard here but Oliveira de Lima keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oliveira de Lima misses with an attempted head punch from side control. McGrufus prevents Oliveira de Lima from moving into mount. McGrufus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Oliveira de Lima goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McGrufus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oliveira de Lima's guard! Nice work there by McGrufus! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Oliveira de Lima looking to control but McGrufus passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wecquisley Santana Oliveira de Lima dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGrufus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliveira de Lima.
McGrufus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira de Lima. McGrufus throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira de Lima moves away and avoids it. McGrufus throws a right and a left that Oliveira de Lima avoids nicely. Oliveira de Lima throws a right and a left that both miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oliveira de Lima slips under a jab from McGrufus. McGrufus lands with a straight right. Oliveira de Lima didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Wecquisley Santana Oliveira de Lima has been cut. McGrufus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Oliveira de Lima tries to bum rush McGrufus with a series of wild strikes but McGrufus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oliveira de Lima throws a right and a left that McGrufus avoids nicely. Oliveira de Lima walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGrufus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. McGrufus misses with a series of wild punches.
Oliveira de Lima misses with a few strikes there.
McGrufus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira de Lima. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliveira de Lima. Oliveira de Lima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGrufus is fending him off so far but Oliveira de Lima persists. Nope, McGrufus circles away and we're back to standing. Rufus McGrufus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wecquisley Santana Oliveira de Lima. A telegraphed right hand from McGrufus misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oliveira de Lima avoids the head kick by McGrufus.
Oliveira de Lima pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGrufus is out of range and Oliveira de Lima settles back down. Oliveira de Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oliveira de Lima walks into a stiff left hand from McGrufus. Oliveira de Lima tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGrufus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira de Lima somewhat. The fight stays on the outside here - McGrufus looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McGrufus just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira de Lima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oliveira de Lima is thwarting McGrufus's attempts to control the position. Oliveira de Lima is keen to just control but McGrufus is a slippery customer. McGrufus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliveira de Lima. Oliveira de Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oliveira de Lima is looking for a kimura here.
Oliveira de Lima is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oliveira de Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oliveira de Lima is trying to control. McGrufus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. McGrufus is looking for a sweep. Oliveira de Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Oliveira de Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rufus McGrufus will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Wecquisley Santana Oliveira de Lima's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from Oliveira de Lima does no damage. A kick lands to the mid section there for Oliveira de Lima. McGrufus just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira de Lima misses the jab. Oliveira de Lima staying out of range there. McGrufus throws a leg kick that misses. McGrufus misses with a straight left. Rufus McGrufus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McGrufus throws a hook but Oliveira de Lima avoids it easily. McGrufus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oliveira de Lima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGrufus defends it nicely. Oliveira de Lima misses with a hook. McGrufus ducked under it nicely. McGrufus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Oliveira de Lima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oliveira de Lima thows a left - swing and a miss! Some wild striking there from Oliveira de Lima.
McGrufus missing with a left hand there. Oliveira de Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. McGrufus swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGrufus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Oliveira de Lima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Oliveira de Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira de Lima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira de Lima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGrufus pinned against the cage. McGrufus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Rufus McGrufus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McGrufus connects with a crisp jab. 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! Oliveira de Lima avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGrufus connects with a crisp jab.
Oliveira de Lima is rocked!
That has opened up Wecquisley Santana Oliveira de Lima's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGrufus misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Oliveira de Lima is predictable there and McGrufus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Oliveira de Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can McGrufus finish him? McGrufus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oliveira de Lima throws a right and a left that both miss. Oliveira de Lima tries to move into range but McGrufus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Oliveira de Lima thows a left - swing and a miss! Oliveira de Lima throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGrufus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oliveira de Lima is in McGrufus's guard. McGrufus keeping moving, preventing Oliveira de Lima from controlling successfully. Oliveira de Lima seems to have recovered his senses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McGrufus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oliveira de Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGrufus is keeping the position for now. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. McGrufus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Oliveira de Lima trying to control but McGrufus is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Rufus McGrufus showed his dominance in that final round. I think McGrufus 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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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
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