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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes to the ring accompanied by Sick Puppies - You're Going Down. Wallace is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sandaless - Wojownik. Rafal Wallace is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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209 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
12 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafal Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wallace's head backwards.
A combination from Alves does no damage.
Wallace changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alves cracks Wallace with a good jab.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wallace tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alves swivels and escapes.
Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricardo Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafal Wallace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wallace is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
Alves is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but Alves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallace is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alves has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wallace is trying to get an arm triangle but Alves is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wallace wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Alves is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wallace is controlling him well.
Wallace wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alves, who protects the arm well.
Wallace wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Alves is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wallace is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alves rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wallace's guard! Nice work there by Alves!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wallace shoots for a takedown but Alves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves.
Alves connects with a body shot that sends Wallace's belly button to the back.
Ricardo Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alves, as that shot connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alves, as that shot connected.
Alves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Alves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alves.
Alves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wallace doesn't seem bothered though.
Alves throws a good cross that connects.
Alves scores with a sloppy right hand. Wallace should have avoided that one.
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!
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alves is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves throws a one two combo.
Alves throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alves connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Alves dominated that round.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wallace closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alves scores with a three punch combo!
Alves lands a nice hook to Wallace's body. Wallace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Alves both land. Nice combination.
Alves's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alves duly obliges.
An inside leg kick lands from Alves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves misses with a double jab.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alves looks to land a body kick but Wallace moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alves lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alves throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallace is defended easily by Alves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves scores with a hook.
Wallace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wallace there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wallace keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wallace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alves counters with a two punch combo.
Ricardo Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafal Wallace.
Wallace walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands a really nice looking cross but Wallace seems unphased.
Wallace has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wallace misses with a takedown
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricardo Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Alves - just one landing.
Alves lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
An attempted straight right counter from Alves misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alves as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Alves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wallace closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alves jabs Wallace right on the nose. Wallace blinks but takes it well.
Alves connects with a body shot.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves stuffs the takedown.
Alves cracks a nice hook into Wallace's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Alves dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Alves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alves jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alves drops Wallace with a beautiful combination! Wallace stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alves is looking for the KO!
Wallace is rocked!
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Alves finish him?
Alves lands a body shot.
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!
Alves cracks Wallace on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wallace falls backwards against the ropes. Alves follows up with more strikes that drop Wallace to his knees. Alves keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wallace! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Alves!
A victorious Ricardo Alves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Rafal Wallace stepped up to the mic, saying 'Never give up'.
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