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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viva Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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187 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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188 cm
16
189 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viva Marquez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aldo Pitbull! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pitbull throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Marquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Marquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Marquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Pitbull has wrist control. Marquez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Marquez in side control, just content to control the action for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marquez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Marquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pitbull defends it nicely. Aldo Pitbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marquez shoots in but no luck this time. Pitbull is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Pitbull clinches up with Marquez and pushes him back against the cage. Marquez is trying to drag Pitbull to the mat but Pitbull just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viva Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Come on Marquez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pitbull lands a nice uppercut. Marquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pitbull is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Marquez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pitbull walks away with a smile on his face. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Marquez misses with a shot to the body and Pitbull counters with a stiff right hand. Pitbull fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marquez, pushing him back against the cage. Pitbull misses with some punches.
Marquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pitbull gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pitbull gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Pitbull lands with a right to the head. Marquez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pitbull up against the cage. Marquez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pitbull is defending well. Marquez is breathing heavily. Pitbull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marquez backwards. Marquez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Marquez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pitbull lands a hook to the side of the head. Marquez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pitbull pulls him back up using the underhooks. Pitbull scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right from Pitbull on the inside. A short right from Pitbull on the inside. A short body shot lands from Pitbull as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pitbull scores with a shoulder strike.
Marquez is rocked! Pitbull dips a shoulder and cracks Marquez with a mighty uppercut! Marquez falls back against the cage and Pitbull unloads with a barrage of strikes! Marquez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pitbull screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aldo Pitbull!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
32% |
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