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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Simoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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177 cm
21
210 lbs
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192 cm
25
212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafael Simoes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Bastard! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bastard cracks Simoes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Rafael Simoes has been cut. Big Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bastard misses with a hook to the body
and Simoes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Bastard lands a nice hook to Simoes's body. Simoes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bastard throws a hook but Simoes blocks it. A big right from Bastard misses. Bastard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simoes on the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Simoes misses with a double jab
and Bastard counters with a nice body shot. Simoes slips a jab from Bastard. Bastard cracks Simoes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bastard scores with a nice strike. A punch lands to the side of Simoes 's head but he takes it in his stride. Simoes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Simoes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bastard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bastard lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simoes dives in and grabs Bastard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bastard pushes down on Simoes's head and hops out. Simoes closes the distance and clinches. Simoes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Simoes can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Bastard wants to get back to striking at distance but Simoes won't allow it.
Bastard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Simoes leaning his opponent against the cage. Bastard has Simoes pressed against the cage, preventing Simoes from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bastard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Simoes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bastard prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bastard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bastard breaks from the clinch.
Bastard lands a slapping body shot.
Simoes is breathing heavily. Simoes shoots in for a double leg but Bastard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Simoes. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fighters circle momentarily. Bastard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bastard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. The fight stays on the outside here - Simoes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bastard lands an overhand right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bastard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bastard lands a right hook to the body.
Bastard drops Simoes with a beautiful combination! Simoes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bastard is looking for the KO!
Simoes is rocked! Bastard looks to land a left hand but Simoes moved out of range nicely. Oh Simoes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Simoes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bastard throws out a loose jab but Simoes uses good head movement to avoid it. Simoes ducks under a wild hook from Bastard. A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target. Bastard plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Simoes to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Simoes just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Big Bastard!
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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
85% |
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