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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shade Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teixeira comes to the cage accompanied by numero1 - sans pression. Ernesto Suarez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shade Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ernesto Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Teixeira.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suarez as he jumps to the side.
Suarez lands a big uppercut and Teixeira crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Teixeira looks OK.
Teixeira is rocked!
Suarez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Suarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Teixeira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Suarez tries to kick Teixeira off but Teixeira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Suarez is trying to stand up here but Teixeira is controlling him well.
Teixeira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suarez is just riding it out for now. Teixeira eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teixeira working Suarez over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez wants to get back to his feet.
Suarez is staying active underneath Teixeira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Teixeira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suarez's head.
Teixeira works his way into side control.
Suarez wants to get back to his feet.
Teixeira has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Teixeira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Teixeira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suarez's waist but Suarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Teixeira off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shade Teixeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teixeira is breathing heavily.
Suarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Suarez misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suarez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Teixeira's calf.
The fighters circling - Suarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teixeira missing with a left hand there. Suarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Teixeira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teixeira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Suarez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Teixeira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is not content to let Teixeira control the position.
Teixeira is really struggling to control Suarez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Suarez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Suarez pushes Teixeira off and scrambles back to his feet.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suarez but Suarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teixeira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Teixeira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suarez tries to avoid it but Teixeira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suarez to the ground. Suarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Suarez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Teixeira misses its intended target.
Teixeira dodges the punch combination from Suarez.
Suarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Suarez misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teixeira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Teixeira showed some decent athleticism there.
Suarez pushes Teixeira off looking to stand but Teixeira dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Suarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Teixeira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suarez pinned against the cage. Suarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Teixeira moves in looking to clinch but Suarez pushes him off.
Suarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Teixeira fails to land the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Suarez!
Nice takedown defense from Suarez. No joy for Teixeira on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shade Teixeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teixeira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suarez.
Some wild striking there from Suarez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez misses with a double jab.
Teixeira shoots in looking for a takedown. Suarez tries to sprawl out of it but Teixeira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Teixeira shoots for a double leg takedown but Suarez sprawls well. He's pushed Teixeira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shade Teixeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suarez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Teixeira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suarez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira dodges the punch combination from Suarez.
Teixeira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suarez's waist but Suarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Teixeira off to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suarez, as that shot connected.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Teixeira from controlling successfully.
Teixeira pushes down on Suarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Teixeira is looking for a kimura here.
Teixeira is looking for a kimura but Suarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teixeira to get the leverage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira prevents Suarez from standing back up.
Suarez won't allow Teixeira to pass to mount.
Suarez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Suarez misses with a few strikes there.
Suarez throws a good cross that connects.
Ernesto Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez throws a nice looking combination but Teixeira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Suarez as Teixeira shoots in.
Teixeira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suarez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Teixeira tries for a takedown but Suarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Teixeira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teixeira shoots for a double leg takedown but Suarez sprawls well. He's pushed Teixeira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez throws a right and a left that Teixeira avoids nicely.
Teixeira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Suarez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Teixeira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Teixeira is keen to just control but Suarez is a slippery customer.
Suarez tries to kick Teixeira off but Teixeira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Suarez trying to hold on to Teixeira's head to control him but Teixeira postures up.
Teixeira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Teixeira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ernesto Suarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Teixeira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suarez tries to avoid it but Teixeira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suarez to the ground. Suarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Suarez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Teixeira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Teixeira lands in his opponent's guard.
Teixeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suarez wants to stand but Teixeira is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Teixeira connects with a couple of short punches.
Teixeira wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez wants to stand and escape but Teixeira is having none of it.
Teixeira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Suarez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Teixeira, into his guard.
Suarez is looking to stand up but Teixeira won't let him.
Teixeira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Teixeira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Teixeira advances to mount.
Suarez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Teixeira.
Suarez really wants to buck Teixeira off and get back to his feet.
Teixeira moves to back control.
Teixeira is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Suarez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Suarez looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Teixeira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez trying to get back to his feet but Teixeira is in full control for now.
Suarez rolls, trying to escape but Teixeira keeps control of the position.
Suarez trying to get back to his feet but Teixeira is in full control for now.
Teixeira looking for the choke but no joy.
Suarez breaks Teixeira's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Shade Teixeira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suarez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Teixeira is proving hard to escape from.
Teixeira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suarez wants to stand but Teixeira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Teixeira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez wants to stand but Teixeira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Teixeira manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Teixeira goes for an armbar but Suarez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Suarez.
Suarez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suarez throws a nice looking combination but Teixeira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shade Teixeira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Suarez 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Suarez!
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energy
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hype
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