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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramses Xll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pendulum - Tarantula. Gabriel Vera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ramses Xll!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera is looking to clinch but Xll is avoiding it.
Vera swings for the body but Xll moves out of range.
Xll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xll looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vera throws an overhand right that lands on Xll's shoulder, as Xll tries to avoid the shot.
Vera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xll feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vera's calf.
Xll lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Xll tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Xll has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vera is working away from the top position though.
Xll looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xll's head.
Xll is trying to maintain the position but Vera is very close to passing his half guard.
Vera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xll is just riding it out for now. Vera eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera seems to be working for a kimura but Xll defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xll gets full guard.
Xll is controlling Vera's posture.
Vera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xll keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vera seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera seems to be looking for submissions.
Xll looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xll has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xll taking some punishment here, with Vera in his half guard.
Xll regains full guard. Nicely done.
Xll seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xll throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vera trying to control the position from guard on top but Xll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xll's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Xll holds on and takes a little breather.
Vera throwing strikes but missing.
Vera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Xll looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Xll looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Xll!
Vera taking a bit of punishment here - Xll scoring with strikes.
Vera parries the strikes from Xll easily there. Xll is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vera to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xll pulls his head out easily.
Xll looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Xll is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Xll.
Xll is taking a breather. Vera 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vera is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramses Xll will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some wild striking there from Xll.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xll throws a right hand that Vera ducks under and follows up with a left that Vera also avoids with ease.
Xll misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vera.
Danga de danga de dang - Xll scores with a four punch combination!
Vera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xll is fending him off so far but Vera persists. Nope, Xll circles away and we're back to standing.
Vera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Xll has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vera is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera tries to work over Xll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vera being controlled against the cage.
Xll stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Xll will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vera up against the cage.
Vera tries to work over Xll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Xll dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Xll manages to break the clinch.
Xll lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gabriel Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vera or perhaps it was just good defense by Xll, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Vera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xll clinches up with Vera and pushes him back against the cage.
Xll holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vera swings wildly with an uppercut but Xll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Xll.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xll.
Xll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Xll.
Vera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramses Xll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Xll cracks a nice hook into Vera's ribs.
Xll slips a jab from Vera.
Nice sprawl there from Xll as Vera shoots in.
Vera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xll slips under a jab from Vera.
Xll dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramses Xll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xll tries to avoid it but Vera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xll to the ground. Xll escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vera misses with a hook.
Xll takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xll avoids it really well and circles away.
Xll moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xll manages to break the clinch.
Xll fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vera.
Xll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xll lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vera at a distance.
Xll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vera doesn't seem bothered though.
Vera has a takedown stuffed.
Xll throws a leg kick which misses Vera's front leg but catches the back leg as Vera tries to avoid it.
Vera closes the distance and clinches up with Xll, looking for a takedown. Vera pushes Xll against the cage but Xll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Veras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Xll connects with a single shot there.
Xll shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vera eats them both and turns towards Xll to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera dives in and grabs Xll's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xll pushes down on Vera's head and hops out.
Xll has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from Xll.
Xll breaks from the clinch.
Xll goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vera or perhaps it was just good defense by Xll, which made it look bad.
Xll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xll is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Xll is struggling to control the position.
Xll has Vera pressed against the cage.
Xll putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Xll is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera is looking to control Xll's arms but Xll gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vera has his back to the cage.
Vera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xll gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Vera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xll fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vera with a poor takedown
and Xll counters with a left to the body.
Vera shoots for a takedown but Xll saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Xll misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Vera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xll's corner calls for a 1-2. Xll obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xll digs a good hook to Vera's body.
Vera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xll fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vera, pushing him back against the cage.
Xll breaks from the clinch.
Vera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xll was well out of range. Poor timing from Vera.
A countering left hand to the body from Xll misses.
Xll drives through and clinches with Vera against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xll.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera managing to block the knees to the body from Xll.
Xll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xll.
Xll goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vera misses with a straight left.
Xll unleashes a big counter combination but Vera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Xll is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vera rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vera.
Vera is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Xll's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xll lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vera's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xll lands a two punch combo.
Xll ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xll throws a right hand that Vera ducks under and follows up with a left that Vera also avoids with ease.
Xll lands with a nice body punch.
Xll is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Xll throws a right and a left that Vera avoids nicely.
Xll cracks Vera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Xll lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vera backs up against the cage.
Xll lands with a nice combination. Vera backs away looking to recover.
Vera is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xll sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vera somewhat.
Xll is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vera shoots for a double leg takedown but Xll sprawls well. He's pushed Vera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xll connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Xll scores with a hook to the body. Vera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xll moves into the clinch successfully.
Xll stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera tries to pull guard but Xll won't allow it.
Ramses Xll seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Xll. Beautiful body shot.
Vera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xll lands a body shot.
Xll scores with a jab. Vera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Xll misses.
Xll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xll closes the distance and clinches.
Vera wants to take the fight to the mat but Xll manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Xll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera gets tackled into the cage by Xll. Xll maintains the clinch.
Xll pressing his opponent against the cage.
Xll lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Xll on the inside.
Xll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vera tries to move into range but Xll moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xll displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vera misses the jab.
Xll scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oh Vera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vera shoots for a takedown but Xll saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xll lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vera shoots for a takedown but Xll saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vera is defended easily by Xll.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xll catches Vera with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Vera forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramses Xll!
A victorious Ramses Xll thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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