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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Project Dclxvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Kramer looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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256 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Project Dclxvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer moves out of range as Dclxvi throws a body kick.
Dclxvi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kramer checks a leg kick.
Dclxvi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dclxvi digs a good body shot into Kramer's ribs.
Dclxvi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kramer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
An inside leg kick from Dclxvi misses.
Kramer throws a push kick but Dclxvi slaps the foot to one side.
Project Dclxvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dclxvi throws a lazy uppercut
and Kramer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kramer.
Dclxvi misses with some punches.
Kramer pulls guard effortlessly.
Dclxvi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dclxvi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer has control of Dclxvi's left arm, preventing Dclxvi from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Project Dclxvi just wasn't active enough.
Dclxvi slaps away a takedown attempt from Kramer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kramer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dclxvi throws a big shot that misses.
Kramer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Project Dclxvi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dclxvi sizes up Kramer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donk. Dclxvi catches Kramer right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dclxvi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dclxvi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kramer slips under a jab from Dclxvi.
Dclxvi tries to land a front kick but Kramer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dclxvi thuds his right hand into Kramer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dclxvi lands a slapping body shot.
Kramer moves out of range of the strikes.
Dclxvi throws a right and a left that Kramer avoids nicely.
Dclxvi digs a good hook to Kramer's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer checks a leg kick nicely.
Dclxvi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kramer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dclxvi lands a nice hook to Kramer's body. Kramer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donk. Dclxvi catches Kramer right on the button with a cross.
A low kick from Dclxvi is predictable there
and Kramer counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dclxvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dclxvi can't find room to land a body shot as Kramer controls the action.
Dclxvi misses with some punches.
Dclxvi throws a head punch that misses.
Dclxvi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kramer fails to pull guard.
Dclxvi tries to work over Kramer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dclxvi taking a breather.
Dclxvi misses with the head strike.
Kramer crunches a lovely knee into Dclxvi's ribcage.
Dclxvi misses with the head strike.
Dclxvi can't find room to land a body shot as Kramer controls the action.
Kramer blocks a body shot from Dclxvi.
Dclxvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dclxvi managing to block the knees to the body from Kramer.
Kramer jumps into guard, dragging Dclxvi to the mat.
Kramer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dclxvi throws a push kick but Kramer slaps the foot to one side.
Dclxvi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dclxvi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dclxvi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dclxvi looks to throw the jab but Kramer is out of range.
Kramer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dclxvi to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kramer ducks right into an uppercut from Dclxvi.
Dclxvi looks for the body kick but Kramer saw that one coming.
Kramer tries to clinch there but Dclxvi circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Dclxvi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from Dclxvi misses.
John Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dclxvi takes a swing at Kramer's ribcage but misses.
Dclxvi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kramer.
Dclxvi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kramer fails to land the takedown.
A big right from Dclxvi misses.
Project Dclxvi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kramer looks for a takedown but Dclxvi sprawls well.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dclxvi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kramer takes the fight into the clinch.
Dclxvi working aggressively here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dclxvi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dclxvi misses with a punch to the body.
Dclxvi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dclxvi can't find room to land a body shot as Kramer controls the action.
Kramer tries to land knees in the clinch but Dclxvi avoids the damage to the body.
Dclxvi has a couple of punches blocked by Kramer.
Dclxvi tries a body shot but Kramer blocks it.
Kramer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dclxvi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Project Dclxvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kramer.
Dclxvi working aggressively here.
Dclxvi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kramer.
Dclxvi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Kramer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kramer letting Dclxvi take a breather here.
Dclxvi tries to throw a body punch but Kramer avoids it by throwing Dclxvi back against the cage.
Dclxvi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer fails to pull guard.
Kramer blocks an uppercut.
Dclxvi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kramer blocks an uppercut.
Dclxvi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dclxvi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dclxvi misses with a punch to the body.
Dclxvi misses with a punch to the body.
Kramer avoiding damage.
Dclxvi has a couple of punches blocked by Kramer.
Kramer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dclxvi scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer looks for a takedown but Dclxvi sprawls well.
Kramer is breathing heavily.
Dclxvi is looking to score with low kicks.
Dclxvi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kramer blocks a jab.
Kramer scores with a takedown into Dclxvi's guard.
Dclxvi keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
Kramer trying to move into half guard but instead Dclxvi has managed to sweep!
Kramer 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dclxvi wants to stand and escape but instead Kramer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Dclxvi keeps moving.
Kramer is in close to Dclxvi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dclxvi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dclxvi keeping full guard, as Kramer tries to pass.
Kramer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Kramer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dclxvi. Kramer shrugs it off though.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown but Dclxvi shows good takedown defense.
Dclxvi throws a body kick that misses.
Dclxvi misses with a hook. Kramer ducked under it nicely.
Dclxvi misses with a hook.
Kramer tries a head kick but it misses.
Dclxvi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dclxvi misses with a hook.
Dclxvi lands with a shot to the body.
Kramer shoots for a takedown but Dclxvi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dclxvi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dclxvi throws a hook but Kramer blocks it.
A combination from Dclxvi does no damage.
Dclxvi misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dclxvi thuds his right hand into Kramer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kramer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dclxvi connects with a crisp jab.
Kramer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dclxvi tries to avoid it but Kramer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dclxvi to the ground. Dclxvi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Project Dclxvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kramer.
Dclxvi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dclxvi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dclxvi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dclxvi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kramer in his tracks.
Kramer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kramer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dclxvi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dclxvi.
Kramer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Kramer tries to score with some ground and pound. Dclxvi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dclxvi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kramer on the ground.
Kramer tries to advance to mount but Dclxvi denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dclxvi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kramer is controlling him well.
Sloppy strikes there by Kramer.
Dclxvi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kramer.
Kramer wants to control but Dclxvi is keeping him busy.
Dclxvi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Kramer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kramer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dclxvi keeps working.
Dclxvi pushes Kramer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kramer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kramer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dclxvi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kramer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dclxvi is not content to let Kramer control the position.
Kramer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dclxvi pushes Kramer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kramer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kramer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kramer working the ground and pound but Dclxvi is defending the strikes.
Kramer is chipping away with strikes.
Dclxvi bucks up and tries to throw Kramer off but instead Kramer has got his back!
Well, with Kramer on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dclxvi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Even with his hooks in, Kramer manages to miss with strikes from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Kramer.
I think Kramer 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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