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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariano Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Guardian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mariano Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angel Guardian!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guardian scores with a jab.
Slater tries to keep at a distance but Guardian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guardian tries to pull guard but Slater won't allow it.
Guardian breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slater.
Guardian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slater counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guardian scores with a nice strike.
Slater throws a sloppy head kick and Guardian moves out of range easily.
As Slater backs off Guardian throws a huge counter combo but Slater manages to avoid it all.
Guardian fails with a takedown attempt.
Mariano Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Guardian.
Slater throws a head kick but Guardian moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guardian shoots in for a takedown but Slater shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guardian shoots for a double leg takedown but Slater sprawls well. He's pushed Guardian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guardian throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily.
As Guardian looks to move away, Slater throws a big counter combo bu Guardian just gets out of the way.
Guardian drives through and clinches with Slater against the cage.
Slater fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slater.
Slater is struggling to control the position.
Guardian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slater gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slater jumps guard.
Slater working for a triangle but Guardian defends it easily.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Guardian from controlling successfully.
Guardian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Guardian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater wants to stand and escape but instead Guardian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Guardian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slater could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Slater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guardian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guardian wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Guardian is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Guardian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guardian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guardian wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Guardian decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Slater, up you get!
Guardian wants to clinch up but Slater keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guardian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slater circles away.
Slater is looking for a counter combo.
Guardian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mariano Slater will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Guardian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slater swivels and escapes.
Guardian rushes Slater and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slater taking a breather.
Guardian is struggling to control the position.
Guardian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slater backwards.
It looks like Mariano Slater has been cut.
Slater wants to get back to striking at distance but Guardian won't allow it.
Slater tries to pull guard but Guardian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slater breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Guardian or perhaps it was just good defense by Slater, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guardian misses with a head kick.
Guardian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater goes for a double leg but Guardian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guardian continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariano Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guardian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guardian fails with the takedown.
Guardian goes for a double leg but Slater avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slater continues to drive forward.
Slater went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown but Guardian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Guardian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Slater counters with a three punch combo that has Guardian backing up. Guardian nods at Slater to acknowledge the strikes.
Guardian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slater manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guardian shoots and misses
and Slater counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guardian is breathing heavily.
Jab from Guardian.
Guardian darts in looking for a takedown but Slater gets double underhooks and turns Guardian into the cage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Guardian enables Slater to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guardian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Guardian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guardian trying to keep a closed guard but Slater is proving a slippery customer.
Slater gets to his feet - Guardian follows without any prompting.
Guardian is looking to clinch.
Angel Guardian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Guardian misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guardian missing with a left hand there. Slater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slater is looking for a counter combo.
Slater stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slater wants it to stay on the feet.
Slater has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Guardian.
Slater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slater stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slater wants it to stay on the feet.
Slater seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Slater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guardian avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater throws a half hearted mid kick.
Guardian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slater counters with a left and a right that stings Guardian.
Guardian shoots for a takedown but Slater saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guardian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Angel Guardian has been cut.
Slater lands with a kick to the ribs.
Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guardian but Guardian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Guardian quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariano Slater dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Slater keeps the fight on the outside.
Slater rushes Guardian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slater tries to pull guard but Guardian won't allow it.
Slater is trying to force a seperation but Guardian has the dominant position.
Guardian scores with a shoulder strike.
Guardian jumps guard and drags Slater to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guardian is on top in guard.
Slater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater is working an open guard so Guardian takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Slater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Guardian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guardian with a poor takedown
and Slater counters with a left and a right that stings Guardian.
Guardian closes the distance but Slater moves to the side
and Slater counters with a series of strikes. Guardian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guardian misses with a head kick.
Guardian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slater sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guardian somewhat.
Guardian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slater defends it nicely.
Mariano Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Guardian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater shoots for a takedown but Guardian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guardian throws a shot to the body.
Guardian just misses with a punch to the body.
Guardian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slater is fending him off so far but Guardian persists. Nope, Slater circles away and we're back to standing.
Slater lands with a slapping head kick.
Guardian misses with a leg kick.
Slater misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guardian closes the distance and clinches.
Guardian jumps guard but Slater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Slater taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guardian has him pressed against the cage.
Slater working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slater looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Slater is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Slater tries to land a knee to the head but Guardian blocks with his arms.
Guardian pulls Slater into guard.
Angel Guardian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slater has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slater stands and steps away. Guardian gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mariano Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guardian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Slater tries to keep at a distance but Guardian has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater manages to break the clinch.
Guardian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guardian fails to land the takedown.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Guardian shows good takedown defense.
Guardian clinches up with Slater and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slater.
Guardian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slater is defending well.
Angel Guardian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mariano Slater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guardian tries a body shot but Slater blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mariano Slater.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slater, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariano Slater!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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