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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Bagatine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ever Last (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ever Last has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172 cm
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198 lbs
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188 cm
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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Leo Bagatine! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ever Last! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Last tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bagatine could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Bagatine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bagatine throws a push kick but Last slaps the foot to one side. Last clinches with his opponent.
Last is working for takedown but Bagatine is calmly controlling the position for now. Bagatine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Last wants to break free but Bagatine has control.
Bagatine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bagatine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bagatine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Last to keep the fight standing. A head punch on the inside from Last fails to land. Last jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bagatine walks away with a smile on his face. Last gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Leo Bagatine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ever Last. Nice sprawl there from Bagatine as Last shoots in. Bagatine moves in looking to clinch but Last pushes him off. Last shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bagatine defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Last looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bagatine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Last circles away. Bagatine closes the distance and clinches up with Last, looking for a takedown. Bagatine pushes Last against the cage but Last circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Last throws a chopping leg kick but Bagatine manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bagatine looks for a takedown but Last sprawls well. Bagatine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A punch combination from Bagatine misses. Bagatine scores with a jab. Last acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Last ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Last has Bagatine up against the cage in a clinch.
Bagatine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bagatine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Last has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bagatine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Last fails to pull guard.
Last tries to pull guard but Bagatine won't allow it.
Bagatine is defending well against a takedown attempt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bagatine is trying to pull guard but Last turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Last is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Last breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Last tries for a takedown but Bagatine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bagatine stuffs the takedown attempt from Last. Last gets slowly back to his feet. Bagatine is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bagatine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Last sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bagatine somewhat. Bagatine throws the kick towards the body but Last avoids it. Last misses the jab. Last shoots in for a double leg but Bagatine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bagatine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Last paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bagatine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Last on the side of the head. Last pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bagatine throws a low kick, looking for Last's leg but Last calmly moves out of range. Last is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bagatine is looking to land body kicks. Bagatine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Last.
Bagatine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Last holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Last breaks the clinch.
Last tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Last closes the distance looking to clinch and Last takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ever Last will probably get the nod. That's time! Bagatine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bagatine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Last tries to clinch and Bagatine holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Last looking for a takedown. Last is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Last tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bagatine avoids it. Last working Bagatine over with knees to the body. Last is trying to pull guard but Bagatine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Bagatine is trying to pull guard but Last turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Last gets control of Bagatine's arms and successfully pulls guard. Last will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Last not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bagatine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Bagatine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round. Last trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Last fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Leo Bagatine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ever Last. Last fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bagatine shoots in for a double leg but Last sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Last gets a double leg takedown into Bagatine's guard. Last trying to control but Bagatine is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bagatine is looking to stand up but Last isn't so interested in that idea. Last trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagatine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ever Last wasn't active enough on the ground. Last decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Bagatine trying to control but Last postures 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! Last decides to return to a standing position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Last throws a body punch but Bagatine moves out of range. Bagatine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Last feints and as Bagatine raises his hands in defense, Last changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Last cracks Bagatine with a solid left hand. Bagatine can't keep his opponent in guard - Last advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Last wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bagatine keeps working. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Last in particular looking to stall. Bagatine tries to roll over but Last keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Last lands a nice short elbow. Last trying to control the pace. Last is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. This has been an exciting period of action! Last works his way into full mount! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Last lands a big shot there that rocks Bagatine but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ever Last showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Last wants to clinch up but Bagatine keeps it at a distance. Last will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nice takedown defense from Bagatine. No joy for Last on that attempt. Bagatine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Last, pushing him back against the cage. Last jumps guard but Bagatine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Leo Bagatine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ever Last. Last breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The fight moves into the clinch position. Bagatine can't get the takedown.
Last has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bagatine uses from the top position. Last is controlling Bagatine's posture. Bagatine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Last working a defensive guard here.
Ever Last has got the better of the ground game so far. Last pushes Bagatine off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Last tries to bum rush Bagatine with a series of wild strikes but Bagatine uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Last dives in and grabs Bagatine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bagatine pushes down on Last's head and hops out. Leo Bagatine is winning the standup battle so far. Last showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bagatine.
Last shoots in but no luck this time. Bagatine clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bagatine trying to control the position but instead, Last has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bagatine into the cage. Bagatine wants to break free but Last has control.
Last missing with knees to the body.
Last is looking to control Bagatine's arms but Bagatine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Last has his back to the cage. Last manages to pull guard.
Last is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Last has his feet on Bagatine's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Last checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bagatine swats away the attempt to clinch by Last. Bagatine blocks a head kick by Last.
Bagatine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Last swivels and escapes. Bagatine misses with a body kick. Last fails to land the takedown. Bagatine shoots in looking for a takedown but Last manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bagatine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bagatine tries to clinch up but Last circles away and keeps his distance. Bagatine misses with a takedown attempt - Last sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bagatine swats away the attempt to clinch by Last. Leo Bagatine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Last shoots in for a takedown but Bagatine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Last rushes Bagatine and presses him up against the cage. Last tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Last misses with a punch to the body.
Last wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bagatine tries to pull guard but Last won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Last fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bagatine breaks from the clinch.
Leo Bagatine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ever Last is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Last lands a head kick. Bagatine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight! Ever Last comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Last 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ever Last!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
56% |
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