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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Titan Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Javis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law comes to the cage accompanied by Nirvana-Come as You Are. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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170 cm
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154 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
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185 cm
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145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Titan Law! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Javis! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Javis fails in his attempt to clinch. A head kick misses from Javis. Law throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Javis lands a two punch combo.
Jab, jab by Javis - just one landing. Law shoots in looking for a takedown but Javis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Law's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Javis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Law slips a jab and a cross from Javis.
Law slips a jab and a cross from Javis.
Javis thows a body shot but no joy. Good work by Law as he checks the leg kick. Javis fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Javis. Law throws a lazy right hand but Javis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Law takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Javis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Javis tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Javis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Javis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Law's efforts to push away. Javis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Law throws a hook but Javis avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Law avoids the head kick by Javis.
Law has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Javis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Javis. Law takes a swing at Javis's ribcage but misses. Javis connects with a solid leg kick. Law keeps the fight on the outside. Javis avoids the body shot from Law.
Decent striking displayed by Law there. Javis cracks Law with an open hand slap. Javis pushes Law away with a front kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Law. Javis works over Law's head and body with a nice combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Javis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Law is able to avoid easily. Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law misses with a looping left. Javis misses with a head kick.
Will Javis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
Javis doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Javis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Javis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Law throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Javis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Law is in Javis's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Law is breathing heavily. Law wants to stand but Javis has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Javis looking to control.
Law preventing the sweep. Law drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Javis dives on top into guard. Law had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Javis defends it easily. Javis wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving. Javis pushes down on Law's leg and manages to get into half guard. Law is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Javis pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Law is staying active underneath Javis, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Javis decides to stand up. Javis swinging wildly here.
Javis tries to clinch but Law is having none of it. Javis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Law swats him away and circles back towards the center. Javis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Javis clinches with his opponent.
Javis can't break the clinch.
Law tries to pull guard but Javis holds him up against the cage and eventually Law drops back down to his feet.
Law manages to pull guard.
Javis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Law has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Javis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Law had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Javis defends it easily. Javis stands and throws Law's legs to the side, diving into side control. Javis is looking to take a break and control but Law is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Javis decides to stand back up. Will Javis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Law misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Javis throws a series of strikes that have Law backpedaling.
Law misses with a looping left. Javis doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
A cross from Javis lands. Javis misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Javis dominated that round. That's time! Law's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Javis moves out of range of the strikes. A clash of legs there as Law blocks the low kick. Law keeps the fight on the outside. Javis is looking to clinch but Law is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Law throws a looping overhand right but Javis ducks down to avoid it. Javis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Will Javis seems to be getting the better of the standup. Law uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Javis.
Javis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Javis throws a leg kick that misses. Javis looks for the body kick but Law saw that one coming. Titan Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Law works Javis's body with a nice hook. Law avoids a kick to the body.
Javis scores with a three punch combo!
Javis misses with a wild body shot. Law shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A looping hook to the body misses from Javis. Law does a little dance to reset his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Javis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Law swats him away and circles back towards the center. Javis tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round. A right-left combo lands from Javis. Javis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Law swats him away and circles back towards the center. Law swinging wildly here.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Javis. Javis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Law. Javis misses with a kick to the body.
Law avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Javis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Javis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Law dodges the punch combination from Javis.
Law checks a low kick from Javis. Javis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A head kick misses from Javis. Javis closes the distance and clinches. Law tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Javis smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Javis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Law tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Javis swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titan Law. That's going to take a lot out of him. Javis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Law has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Law misses with a hook. Javis ducked under it nicely. Javis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Law uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Javis.
Javis is working the combinations to good effect here. Javis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Javis throws a nice looking combination but Law bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Javis throws a body kick that misses. Javis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Javis throws a leg kick but Law moved away. Javis throws a nice looking combination but Law bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Law throws a shot to the body.
Javis pushes Law up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Javis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law dives in and scores a takedown into Javis's guard. Law is standing up over Javis. Javis looks to escape but Law dives into side control.
Javis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Javis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Javis. Law postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Javis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Law, into his guard. Javis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Law is looking for a triangle but Javis pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Javis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Law has a closed guard, preventing Javis from standing up. Law escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Javis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. 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! Javis wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Law working for a triangle but Javis defends it easily.
Javis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Javis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Javis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Law swats him away and circles back towards the center. Law shoots in for a double leg but Javis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Javis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Law's head. Javis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Javis cracks Law with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Javis rushes Law and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Javis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Law jabs at Javis's body. Javis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Law swats him away and circles back towards the center. Javis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Javis avoids the body shot from Law.
Javis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away. Javis throws a head kick but Law moves out of range.
Law is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Javis's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Law shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Law connects with a looping right hand.
Javis throws a right and a left that Law avoids nicely. Javis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Javis feints a jab promting Law to slip. Javis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Law slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Law swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Javis throws a head kick that misses. Javis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. No joy there for Javis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Javis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Law dives in and grabs Javis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Javis pushes down on Law's head and hops out. Law fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Javis manages to avoid it. Javis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Law gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Javis tries to land a front kick but Law steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Javis tries to clinch but Law is having none of it. Javis gets caught flat footed, as Law shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Javis wants to sweep here but Law controlling him for the moment. Javis is trying to keep Law in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Javis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Law's guard. Law has his foot on Javis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Javis works his way back into a safe position though. Javis trying to control but Law is working from the bottom. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Javis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Law working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Javis has passed into half guard!
Law might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Javis trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Law looking for submissions off his back. Javis is keen to just control but Law is a slippery customer. Law actively working from the bottom here. Javis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Law knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Javis prevents Law from improving his position. Javis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Javis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee warns Law that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Javis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Law is working to get back to half guard.
Javis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Javis is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Law is in real trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Law is really stuck here.
Titan Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Will Javis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Law staying busy and making it hard for Javis to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Will Javis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Javis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Javis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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