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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Homero Lacerda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lowrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Homero Lacerda has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Homero Lacerda seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Homero Lacerda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Lowrey!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacerda moves away.
Lacerda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lowrey was covering up waiting for the punch and Lacerda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lowrey pulls Lacerda in close to prevent any damage.
Lacerda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowrey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lowrey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Lowrey wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lowrey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Lacerda.
Lacerda gets a double leg takedown into Lowrey's guard.
Lacerda throwing strikes but missing.
Lacerda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lowrey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lacerda manages to get himself to full guard.
Lacerda keeping moving, preventing Lowrey from controlling successfully.
Lowrey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lacerda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lowrey.
Lacerda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lowrey trying to control but Lacerda is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lacerda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowrey trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacerda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lowrey tries to free his leg and advance position but Lacerda is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lacerda drives through with a takedown into Lowrey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lowrey is trying to keep Lacerda in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lacerda gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lowrey's head.
Lowrey manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowrey being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homero Lacerda dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lowrey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lowrey gets caught napping as Lacerda dives in and scores a takedown. Lowrey manages to retain guard.
Lowrey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lacerda is one step ahead there.
Lowrey is trying to keep Lacerda in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lowrey tries to sprawl but Lacerda drives through with a takedown into half 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.
Lacerda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lacerda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lacerda throwing shots but Lowrey is blocking nicely.
Lowrey wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowrey is doing well to control the position and prevent Lacerda from advancing to side control.
Lacerda trying to control the action but Lowrey is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Homero Lacerda just wasn't active enough.
Lowrey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacerda was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowrey.
Lacerda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Homero Lacerda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lacerda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowrey is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lacerda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lowrey's half guard.
Lacerda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lowrey defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lacerda thows a huge punch but Lowrey dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homero Lacerda dominated that second round.
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!
Lacerda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lowrey's half guard.
Lacerda wants to work for an arm triangle but Lowrey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lowrey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lacerda preventing the sweep.
Lowrey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lacerda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacerda wants to pass the guard but Lowrey is keeping the position.
Lowrey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lacerda.
Lowrey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lacerda.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Homero Lacerda just wasn't active enough.
Lowrey misses the body punch
and Lacerda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lowrey is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lowrey trying to hold on to Lacerda's head to control him but Lacerda postures up.
Lacerda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lowrey's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowrey is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lacerda is looking to take a break and control but Lowrey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Homero Lacerda just wasn't active enough.
Lacerda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lowrey was covering up waiting for the punch and Lacerda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lacerda wants to pass the guard but Lowrey is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowrey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lacerda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mike Lowrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Homero Lacerda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Homero Lacerda.
Lacerda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lacerda lands in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homero Lacerda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lacerda has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homero Lacerda!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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