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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector DuMaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luta Livre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DuMaine comes to the cage accompanied by Trapt-Headstrong. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector DuMaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luta Livre!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livre swings widly with a right hand
and DuMaine counters with a low kick, right behind Livre 's knee.
Livre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DuMaine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DuMaine tried to score with a low kick but Livre checks it.
DuMaine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Livre checks a leg kick.
DuMaine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Livre takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
DuMaine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Livre.
Livre misses with a wild body shot.
DuMaine leaves Livre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from DuMaine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livre scores with a jab to the body.
DuMaine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Livre.
DuMaine throws a half hearted mid kick.
DuMaine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Livre checks the leg kick.
Livre tries to clinch but DuMaine is having none of it.
DuMaine gets a clinch.
Livre looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livre avoiding damage as DuMaine throws knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Livre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Livre wants to take the fight to the mat but DuMaine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Livre avoiding damage as DuMaine throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Livre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DuMaine missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by DuMaine.
DuMaine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
DuMaine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Livre avoids it.
Livre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DuMaine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hector DuMaine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luta Livre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine throws a leg kick that misses.
Hector DuMaine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Livre coming out on top.
Luta Livre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Livre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Livre scores with a jab.
DuMaine tries to clinch up.
DuMaine drives through and clinches with Livre against the cage.
DuMaine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Livre avoiding damage as DuMaine throws knees to the body.
DuMaine stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Livre takes a knee to the side of the body.
DuMaine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
DuMaine trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Livre avoiding damage as DuMaine throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Livre will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DuMaine up against the cage.
DuMaine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector DuMaine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DuMaine tries a low kick but Livre avoids it.
Livre throws the left hand but DuMaine avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Livre.
Livre circles away from the clinch attempt.
DuMaine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Livre.
DuMaine is looking to clinch but Livre is avoiding it.
Livre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DuMaine wants to clinch.
DuMaine pushes Livre up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
DuMaine gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
DuMaine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Livre tries to stall but DuMaine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DuMaine trying to land knees to the body.
Livre avoiding damage as DuMaine throws knees to the body.
Livre wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Livre.
DuMaine lands a damaging elbow.
Livre dodges an elbow strike from DuMaine.
DuMaine scores with a knee to the head.
DuMaine tries to land a knee to the head but Livre blocks with his arms.
DuMaine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
DuMaine stalling.
DuMaine misses with a knee to the head.
Livre is trying to stall.
DuMaine stalling the fight.
Livre is looking to control DuMaine's arms but DuMaine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Livre has his back to the cage.
DuMaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Livre avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine is stalling here.
Livre struggles to land a body shot inside as DuMaine controls his hands.
Livre is trying to force a seperation but DuMaine has the dominant position.
Livre is looking to control DuMaine's arms but DuMaine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Livre has his back to the cage.
Livre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DuMaine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Livre managing to block the knees to the body from DuMaine.
DuMaine scores a nice knee to the body.
DuMaine missing with knees to the body.
DuMaine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from Livre.
DuMaine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine connects with a leg kick. Livre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DuMaine moves out of range of the strikes.
DuMaine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DuMaine wants it to stay on the feet.
Livre looks to score with a jab to the body but DuMaine is just out of range.
Livre connects with a body shot.
DuMaine lands with a thumping leg kick.
DuMaine moves into range and clinches up with Livre.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DuMaine has Livre pressed against the cage, preventing Livre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Livre trying to stall but DuMaine improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector DuMaine dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
DuMaine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DuMaine throws a leg kick which misses Livre's front leg but catches the back leg as Livre tries to avoid it.
DuMaine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DuMaine throws a front kick aimed at Livre's knee but Livre avoids it well.
Livre misses with a body shot.
Livre throws a hook but DuMaine avoids it easily.
DuMaine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and DuMaine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Livre jabs DuMaine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livre just misses with a punch to the body.
Livre checks a low kick from DuMaine.
Hector DuMaine is winning the standup battle so far.
DuMaine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DuMaine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
DuMaine tries to clinch up but Livre circles away and keeps his distance.
Livre looks to score with a jab to the body but DuMaine is just out of range.
DuMaine moves into the clinch.
DuMaine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Livre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DuMaine after a bit of a struggle.
Livre is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Livre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Livre thows a body shot but no joy.
Livre clinches with his opponent.
DuMaine misses with a knee strike.
DuMaine taking a breather.
DuMaine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Livre misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Livre.
DuMaine is struggling to control the position.
Livre tries to stall but DuMaine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DuMaine landing knees to the body.
Livre tries to break free but DuMaine pushes him back against the cage.
Hector DuMaine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DuMaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Livre.
DuMaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Livre.
Livre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DuMaine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Livre misses with a body shot.
DuMaine throws a head kick but Livre moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DuMaine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DuMaine throws out a leg kick but Livre moves out of range and DuMaine only half commits.
Livre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DuMaine.
Luta Livre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Livre tries to close the distance and clinch up but DuMaine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Livre tries to clinch up but DuMaine circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Livre throws a lazy right hand but DuMaine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Livre checks the leg kick.
Hector DuMaine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Livre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. DuMaine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hector DuMaine.
Well DuMaine 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector DuMaine!
Hector DuMaine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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RATING
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