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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Alveradi (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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190 cm
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213 lbs
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194 cm
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Jason Bourne! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Alveradi! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alveradi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Bourne is pushing Alveradi's head away, looking to escape. Alveradi manages to hold on to the position though. Bourne is trying to improve his position. Bourne manages to get back to half guard. Bourne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alveradi pulls his head out easily. Bourne actively working from the bottom here. Bourne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bourne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alveradi. Bourne is trying to control but can't.
Bourne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Alveradi controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bourne wants to control but Alveradi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Alveradi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Alveradi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bourne is keeping the position for now. Alveradi pushing down on Bourne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Alveradi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bourne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Alveradi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Alveradi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bourne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Alveradi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bourne is trying to control but can't.
Alveradi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bourne looks like he's trying to stand up.
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! Alveradi is taking a breather. Bourne says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Junior Alveradi wasn't active enough on the ground. Bourne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alveradi's waist but Alveradi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bourne off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Excellent takedown into side control there by Alveradi. Bourne is breathing heavily. Alveradi working the ground and pound. Alveradi stands up. Alveradi drives through with a takedown into guard. Alveradi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Alveradi gets to his feet - Bourne follows without any prompting. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Alveradi tries to land a leg kick but Bourne saw it coming and moves away.
Alveradi pushes Bourne up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bourne tries for a takedown but Alveradi manages to get underhooks.
Bourne tries to pull guard but Alveradi holds him up against the cage and eventually Bourne drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Bourne. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bourne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alveradi to keep the fight standing. Bourne is trying to pull guard but Alveradi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Bourne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alveradi smiles and moves away.
Alveradi shoots in and gets a takedown into Bourne's guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bourne has his foot on Alveradi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alveradi works his way back into a safe position though. Alveradi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Alveradi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Alveradi dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alveradi lands a leg kick that knocks Bourne off balance momentarily. Bourne fails to land the takedown. Alveradi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Bourne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alveradi is working away from the top position though. Bourne moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Alveradi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bourne is looking for a triangle but Alveradi pushes his legs off easily.
Bourne is looking for a triangle but Alveradi pushes his legs off easily.
Alveradi throws a big elbow that misses. Alveradi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alveradi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Bourne working a defensive guard but Alveradi passes into half guard.
Bourne actively working from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alveradi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Bourne throwing hammer fists to the chest of Alveradi. What's that going to do exactly?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alveradi prevents Bourne from getting the reversal. Bourne takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Alveradi working for a guillotine from mount but Bourne is in no mood to give up. Alveradi unloads with some shots from mount but Bourne bucks and avoids them well.
Alveradi controlling the pace for now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alveradi misses with a head shot. Alveradi misses with a head shot. Alveradi lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bourne tries to lock up and control but Alveradi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Alveradi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Bourne is just holding on here. Alveradi manages to take his back.
Alveradi biding his time, controlling Bourne. Bourne is in bad spot here.
Alveradi looking to break Bourne's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bourne remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alveradi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Bourne is really stuck here.
Alveradi gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bourne showing good submission defense here.
Bourne turns into Alveradi and is now in his guard.
Bourne is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Alveradi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bourne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bourne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Alveradi wants to stand up but Bourne is controlling him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bourne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alveradi swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Alveradi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bourne misses with a takedown attempt - Alveradi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bourne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alveradi avoids it really well and circles away. Bourne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alveradi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bourne somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Bourne. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bourne with a lazy takedown attempt and Alveradi moves into the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bourne blocks the elbow strike.
Bourne is looking to break free of the clinch but Alveradi has double underhooks. Alveradi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bourne regains guard.
Alveradi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Alveradi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bourne's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alveradi gets to his feet. Bourne looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! A good leg kick by Alveradi. Bourne gets tackled into the cage by Alveradi. Alveradi maintains the clinch. Alveradi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Bourne is defending against the submission attempts here by Alveradi.
Bourne is staying active underneath Alveradi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Alveradi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Bourne is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bourne wants to control but Alveradi is keeping busy.
Alveradi not doing much here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior Alveradi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Alveradi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bourne closes the distance and clinches up with Alveradi, looking for a takedown. Bourne pushes Alveradi against the cage but Alveradi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alveradi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Alveradi as Bourne shoots in. Alveradi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bourne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Bourne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Alveradi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alveradi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jason Bourne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Alveradi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bourne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alveradi defends well. Alveradi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Alveradi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Junior Alveradi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Alveradi 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Alveradi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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