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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KO Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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225 cm
18
300 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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225 cm
18
300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wrestling Spar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, KO Kid! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Spar swings for the body but Kid moves out of range.
Kid closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kid lands in his opponent's guard. Spar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kid's guard. Spar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wrestling Spar wasn't doing enough on the ground. Spar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kid feints and as Spar raises his hands in defense, Kid changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Spar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spar tries to get out of the position. Spar controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kid is one step ahead there. Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Spar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. KO Kid hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Spar throws a half hearted mid kick. Spar swings widly with a right hand
and Kid counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Spar is lucky that one didn't land flush. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A momentary lapse in concentration from Spar enables Kid to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Kid trying to control from the bottom.
Kid trying to get back to full guard but Spar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Spar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Kid is looking to improve his position but Spar isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KO Kid dominated that round. That's time! Spar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No joy there for Kid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spar throws a lazy body kick and Kid makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spar really felt that one! Kid throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kid is in Spar's guard. Kid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Spar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kid! Spar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Wrestling Spar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kid tries to hold on but Spar pushes him away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Spar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wrestling Spar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Kid shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spar's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kid manages to get himself to full guard.
Spar controls from within his opponent's guard. Spar forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well, if Spar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Spar dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kid rushes Spar and presses him up against the cage. Kid pulls guard effortlessly. Spar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Spar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kid's guard. Spar is thwarting Kid's attempts to control the position. Spar controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Spar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wrestling Spar wasn't doing enough on the ground. Kid drives through and clinches with Spar against the cage.
Spar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Spar keeps control of Kid as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kid gets control of Spar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kid will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Spar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Kid is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Spar dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spar staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wrestling Spar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Kid decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Spar manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spar pulls Kid in close to prevent any damage.
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 Wrestling Spar. I think Spar 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wrestling Spar!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
31% |
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