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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominick De Struicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Struicao comes to the cage accompanied by Walk With Me In Hell. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 lbs
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203 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominick De Struicao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Struicao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
De Struicao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Beast shoots for a takedown but De Struicao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Struicao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Struicao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Struicao misses with a shot to the body
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beast takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beast chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Struicao can pounce on him.
Beast shoots in for a takedown but De Struicao shows good takedown defense.
Dominick De Struicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Beast.
De Struicao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Struicao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Struicao as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Struicao throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beast looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
De Struicao is controlling Beast's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Beast is looking to take a break and control but De Struicao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beast is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Struicao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beast.
De Struicao wants to improve his position but Beast is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Struicao sees it coming and defends easily.
Beast trying to mount his opponent but De Struicao defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Struicao tries to roll over but Beast keeps him under control.
De Struicao is looking to control Beast's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Struicao avoid being mounted?
De Struicao is holding on to half guard well.
De Struicao is defending against the submission attempts here by Beast.
De Struicao trying to hold on to Beast's head to control him but Beast postures up.
De Struicao is refusing to be controlled, as Beast sits in half guard.
Beast is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Struicao is just riding it out for now. Beast eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Beast is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Struicao is concentrating on defense, preventing Beast from advancing position.
De Struicao is staying active underneath Beast, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beast is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Struicao is just riding it out for now. Beast eventually gives up the hold.
De Struicao is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Beast is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Struicao defends it well.
De Struicao tries to get to full guard but Beast has control of the leg.
Beast is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Struicao defends it well.
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.
De Struicao is pressing down on Beast's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Struicao controlling Beast's posture.
Beast stays in close to De Struicao's body and controls the position.
De Struicao has control of Beast's left arm, preventing Beast from doing any damage.
De Struicao keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
De Struicao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beast is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beast wants to control from the top but De Struicao keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Beast will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Beast misses with a takedown
and De Struicao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Struicao cracks the inside of Beast's front leg.
Nice takedown defense from De Struicao. No joy for Beast on that attempt.
Beast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dominick De Struicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Beast.
De Struicao misses with a straight right.
De Struicao throws a leg kick
and Beast decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Struicao's guard.
De Struicao is pulling down on Beast's head to control his posture.
De Struicao wants to sweep but no luck.
Beast is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Struicao controlling the position.
De Struicao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beast wants to control from the top but De Struicao keeps moving.
De Struicao wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Struicao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De Struicao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Beast is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Struicao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Struicao's back!
De Struicao looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
De Struicao defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Beast not allowing De Struicao to control his hands.
The Beast has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Struicao prevents Beast from getting a body triangle.
Beast is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. De Struicao is defending well though. Beast let's go of the attempt for now.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Beast has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Struicao trying to control the hands but Beast breaks the grip.
De Struicao is trying to break free.
De Struicao trying to control the action but Beast just sinks the hooks in.
Beast is looking for the choke from the back position but De Struicao is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy De Struicao right now.
Beast trying to control momentarily.
Beast doesn't have the hooks in and De Struicao manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Struicao trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Struicao sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Struicao defends well.
De Struicao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Struicao wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
De Struicao controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beast is adopting a defensive guard.
Beast is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beast trying to control from half guard but De Struicao is working away.
De Struicao is looking to control Beast's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Struicao avoid being mounted?
Beast is working for a kimura but De Struicao is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Struicao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Struicao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Beast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Beast tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Struicao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beast somewhat.
De Struicao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beast defending well as De Struicao loads up on a big left hand.
De Struicao misses with a low kick.
Beast looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Struicao is fending him off so far but Beast persists. Nope, De Struicao circles away and we're back to standing.
De Struicao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beast looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beast walks into a straight right hand from De Struicao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Struicao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from De Struicao.
It seemed like Beast was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Struicao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beast tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Struicao defends well and Beast ends up having to push De Struicao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dominick De Struicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Beast.
Beast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast dives in and grabs De Struicao's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Struicao pushes down on Beast's head and hops out.
De Struicao looks to land a left hand but Beast moved out of range nicely.
Beast let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Struicao lands a leg kick that knocks Beast off balance momentarily.
That kick from De Struicao tenderised Beast's leg. Beast is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beast dives in and grabs De Struicao's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Struicao pushes down on Beast's head and hops out.
De Struicao is looking for a counter combo.
Beast slips a straight right by De Struicao.
De Struicao clinches up with Beast and pushes him back against the cage.
De Struicao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Struicao is pushing Beast up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Beast misses with some punches.
Beast tries for a takedown. No joy.
Beast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from De Struicao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Struicao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beast.
Beast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Struicao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Struicao lands a nice shot to the body.
De Struicao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beast. That did some damage!
De Struicao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dominick De Struicao is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Beast scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beast working away.
De Struicao tries to improve position but can't.
De Struicao is trying to control Beast's posture but Beast avoids it.
De Struicao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beast working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beast working away.
Beast tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Struicao is looking to reverse the position.
Dominick De Struicao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beast tries for a kimura but De Struicao is defending well.
Beast thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beast is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Struicao has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Struicao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Struicao gets back to half guard.
Beast is looking for a kimura but De Struicao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beast to get the leverage.
De Struicao wants to control but Beast is keeping busy.
De Struicao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beast's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beast's back!
De Struicao controlling well, preventing Beast from escaping the position.
De Struicao really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Beast.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominick De Struicao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beast 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... The Beast!
A victorious The Beast thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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