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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Cavalera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Tree!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree just misses with a punch to the body.
Cavalera avoids a kick to the body.
Tree lands with a nice body kick.
Tree tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tree looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by Cavalera.
Tree throws a sloppy head kick and Cavalera moves out of range easily.
Tree thows a body shot but no joy.
Tree throws a sloppy head kick and Cavalera moves out of range easily.
Tree goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tree goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cavalera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tree avoids it really well and circles away.
Cavalera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree is just out of range.
Tree goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tree on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cavalera takes a swing at Tree's ribcage but misses.
Tree on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tree throws a leg kick but Cavalera checks it.
Cavalera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cavalera blocks the body kick.
Tree throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tree slips a straight right by Cavalera.
Tree looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bruce Tree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree throws a leg kick but Cavalera checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tree avoids it really well and circles away.
Cavalera misses with a hook.
Cavalera misses with a body shot.
Tree looks to land a body kick but Cavalera moved away.
Cavalera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Cavalera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tree slips a straight right by Cavalera.
Tree lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cavalera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Tree changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cavalera tries to avoid it but Tree manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cavalera to the ground. Cavalera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cavalera. Tree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tree throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cavalera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cavalera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree moves away.
Tree tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cavalera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tree goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cavalera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tree swivels and escapes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tree.
Cavalera defending well as Tree loads up on a big left hand.
Cavalera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tree sprawls well. Tree wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cavalera gets slowly back to his feet.
Cavalera fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Tree slams his shin into Cavalera's torso.
Cavalera takes one to the chin there.
Cavalera moves out of range of the body kick from Tree.
Cavalera misses with a wild body shot.
Cavalera tries to land a leg kick but Tree saw it coming and moves away.
Cavalera dips to his left and cracks Tree with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalera throws a low kick, looking for Tree's leg but Tree calmly moves out of range.
Tree lands the left hand.
Tree paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Tree dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cavalera throws a front kick aimed at Tree's knee but Tree avoids it well.
Cavalera blocks the body kick.
Tree has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tree lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cavalera needs to keep his hands up - Tree had a free shot at his head there.
Tree misses the jab.
Cavalera misses with a hook. Tree ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Tree.
Cavalera throws a right hand that Tree ducks under and follows up with a left that Tree also avoids with ease.
Tree throws a head kick but Cavalera moves out of range.
Tree throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tree throws a series of strikes that have Cavalera backpedaling.
Tree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cavalera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tree doesn't seem bothered though.
Cavalera lands with an overhand left.
Cavalera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tree under the eye.
Cavalera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cavalera moves out of range as Tree throws a body kick.
A cross from Cavalera lands.
Tree tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tree's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cavalera under the eye.
Nice body punch from Cavalera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cavalera avoids the body shot from Tree.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Cavalera or perhaps it was just good defense by Tree which made him look bad.
Cavalera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cavalera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tree throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tree fakes the leg kick and cracks Cavalera in the body.
Cavalera misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tree.
Cavalera throws a right hand that misses
and Tree counters with a straight right hand.
Bruce Tree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tree scores with a hook.
Tree throws a head kick but Cavalera moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tree throws a head kick that misses.
Tree is breathing heavily.
Tree swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tree takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cavalera drives through with a takedown into Tree's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cavalera tries to free his leg and advance position but Tree is retaining full guard.
Tree avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cavalera tries to free his leg and advance position but Tree is retaining full guard.
Cavalera throws a big elbow that misses.
Cavalera is pushing down on Tree's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tree is fighting to maintain full guard but Cavalera has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tree sees it coming and defends easily.
Cavalera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cavalera trying to mount his opponent but Tree defends it.
Tree wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalera trying to mount his opponent but Tree defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Cavalera dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tree throws a wild body kick that Cavalera sees coming a mile off.
Cavalera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cavalera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree moves away.
Tree bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tree tries to bum rush Cavalera with a series of wild strikes but Cavalera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tree fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cavalera is out of range.
Tree misses with a straight left.
That kick from Tree tenderised Cavalera's leg. Cavalera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cavalera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cavalera misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree throws a head kick that Cavalera semi-blocks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tree checks a leg kick.
Cavalera moves out of range of the body kick from Tree.
Tree avoids the body shot from Cavalera.
Tree tries a head kick but it misses.
Tree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tree takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tree lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tree slips a jab and a cross from Cavalera.
Tree looks to land a body kick but Cavalera moved away.
Cavalera scores with a hook to the body. Tree takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cavalera.
Cavalera is looking to wear down Tree with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cavalera swings for the body but Tree moves out of range.
Cavalera tries a head kick but it misses.
Tree misses with a body kick.
Cavalera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tree dodges the punch combination from Cavalera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree throws a sloppy head kick and Cavalera moves out of range easily.
Tree lands a jab to Cavalera's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree throws a sloppy head kick and Cavalera moves out of range easily.
Tree avoids the body shot from Cavalera.
Cavalera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tree throws out a powerful jab.
Tree swings for the body but Cavalera moves out of range.
Tree connects with a nice looking jab.
Tree pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tree fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cavalera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tree throws a head kick that misses.
Cavalera closes the distance and clinches up with Tree, looking for a takedown. Cavalera pushes Tree against the cage but Tree circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cavalera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tree as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Cavalera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree lands a high kick!
Tree pushes Cavalera away with a front kick.
Tree throws a body kick that misses.
Cavalera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tree tries to avoid it but Cavalera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tree to the ground. Tree escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cavalera thows a body shot but no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tree. Cavalera shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cavalera.
Cavalera thuds his right hand into Tree's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalera looks to land a left hand but Tree moved out of range nicely.
Tree misses with a hook. Cavalera ducked under it nicely.
Tree swings for the body but Cavalera moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Tree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tree 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Tree!
Bruce Tree thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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