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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papa Asbra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kron Vieira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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201 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Asbra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kron Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asbra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asbra lands a really nice looking cross but Vieira seems unphased.
Asbra misses with a hook.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
Asbra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asbra throws a lazy body kick
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asbra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Papa Asbra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asbra swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asbra throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asbra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asbra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vieira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Asbra's guard.
Asbra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asbra's head.
Vieira won't allow Asbra to sweep him here.
Asbra managing to control the position.
Vieira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vieira trying to control but Asbra is working from the bottom.
Asbra is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up.
That's two 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.
Vieira controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Asbra throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
Asbra takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Vieira with the counter takedown but Asbra avoids it easily.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Asbra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vieira thinking.
Vieira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asbra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Papa Asbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Vieira.
Asbra throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Asbra as Vieira shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Asbra. No joy for Vieira on that attempt.
Asbra throwing a counter right hand but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Vieira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asbra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asbra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vieira somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vieira.
Asbra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Vieira.
Vieira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asbra misses with a straight right.
Vieira feints the counter takedown.
Asbra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vieira. Vieira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vieira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asbra.
Asbra throws a leg kick which misses Vieira's front leg but catches the back leg as Vieira tries to avoid it.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asbra as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Asbra makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asbra as he avoids it easily.
Asbra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vieira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asbra avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab from Asbra misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Vieira misses.
Asbra throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Asbra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vieira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asbra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vieira scrambles back to his feet.
Vieira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vieira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Asbra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asbra.
Vieira shoots and misses
and Asbra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vieira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vieira fails to land the takedown.
Papa Asbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Vieira.
Vieira with a poor takedown
and Asbra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Asbra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asbra lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Vieira needs to keep his hands up - Asbra had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asbra's half guard.
Asbra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kron Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asbra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asbra desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asbra works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vieira preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vieira working his ground and pound in the gym.
Vieira throws a big elbow that misses.
Asbra trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vieira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asbra pinned against the cage. Asbra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asbra lands a lovely overhand right.
Vieira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Asbra is trying to maintain the position but Vieira is very close to passing his half guard.
Vieira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira stalling away here and it's allowed Asbra to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Asbra wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Asbra keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Asbra dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vieira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asbra circles away.
Asbra with a nice cross.
Asbra lands a head shot.
Asbra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asbra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asbra lands a nice looking body shot.
Asbra is looking to slow Vieira down with leg kicks.
Asbra slaps away a takedown attempt from Vieira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asbra's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vieira under the eye.
Asbra throws an off balance right hand
and Vieira counters with a right hand to the body.
Vieira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asbra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papa Asbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Vieira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asbra avoids it really well and circles away.
Vieira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asbra with a jab.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asbra sprawls well. Asbra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet.
Vieira moves out of range as Asbra strikes.
Papa Asbra is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asbra lands a right hook to the body.
Asbra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Asbra.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asbra but Asbra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Asbra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vieira's calf.
Asbra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Vieira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asbra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Asbra lands a lovely overhand right.
Asbra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asbra clobbers Vieira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asbra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asbra throws out a leg kick but Vieira moves out of range and Asbra only half commits.
Asbra scores with the left hand. Vieira knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Asbra.
Vieira shoots and misses
and Asbra counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Asbra. Beautiful body shot.
Vieira takes one on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Asbra there.
Asbra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vieira is rocked!
Asbra connects with a crisp jab.
Vieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Asbra finish him?
Asbra stuffs the takedown.
Vieira seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asbra looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asbra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vieira has time to react.
Asbra lands a big right hand that sends Vieira crashing to the mat! Asbra stays standing though and waves Vieira back to his feet!
Vieira looks up at the clock. Bad move! Asbra lands a right hand from hell, dropping Vieira. Asbra pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papa Asbra!
Papa Asbra retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Papa Asbra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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