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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Kilman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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195 cm
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225 lbs
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205 cm
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Aurelius! 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, Mitch Kilman! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kilman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Aurelius with that takedown attempt. Aurelius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kilman with a lazy takedown attempt and Aurelius counters with a shoot takedown. Kilman fights it but they end up in guard. Aurelius postures up.
Aurelius trying to control but Kilman is working from the bottom. Kilman keeping full guard, as Aurelius tries to pass. Kilman is trying to hold Aurelius in close to prevent damage but Aurelius has managed to pass into half guard.
Aurelius trying to pass the guard but Kilman defending well. Kilman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aurelius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aurelius wants to work for an arm triangle but Kilman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kilman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Aurelius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Kilman clinches but Aurelius breaks the clinch and Aurelius counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kilman! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aurelius looking to control but Kilman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Aurelius throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Kilman is looking to improve his position but Aurelius isn't that keen on the idea. Aurelius tries to control but Kilman wriggling away. Aurelius controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kilman tries to hold on but Aurelius pushes him away. Kilman can't escape the position.
Kilman wants to control but Aurelius is having none of it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kilman flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Aurelius controlling the pace for now. Aurelius is breathing heavily. Aurelius in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aurelius looking to control but Kilman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Aurelius is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kilman is surviving well by controlling Aurelius's body position as best he can. Kilman is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Aurelius dominated that round. That's time! Aurelius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kilman throws a head kick that misses. Mitch Kilman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kilman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Marcus Aurelius has been cut. Aurelius tries to keep at a distance but Kilman has taken the fight into the clinch. Aurelius has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kilman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Aurelius drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kilman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kilman looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kilman forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kilman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Aurelius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kilman. Aurelius regains full guard. Nicely done. Kilman is looking to stand up but Aurelius won't let him. Aurelius wants to sweep here but Kilman controlling him for the moment. Aurelius has his foot on Kilman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kilman works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Aurelius being controlled here, momentarily. Kilman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Aurelius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilman. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Aurelius has momentary wrist control but Kilman slips an elbow through the middle. Kilman sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kilman stands up over Aurelius, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Kilman sitting in guard here, content to control. Kilman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aurelius swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kilman connects with a couple of short punches. Kilman wants to pass the guard but Aurelius is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Aurelius looking for a guillotine here but Kilman defends easily.
Kilman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aurelius's guard. Aurelius keeping moving, preventing Kilman from controlling successfully. Kilman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Kilman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Marcus Aurelius's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kilman lands a really nice looking cross but Aurelius seems unphased.
Kilman misses with a takedown and Aurelius counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Kilman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Kilman managing to control the position. Kilman keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully. Aurelius slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kilman. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kilman wants to improve his position but Aurelius is controlling well.
Kilman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aurelius is working away from the top position though. Kilman controlling the position well. Kilman is trying to stand back up but Aurelius is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Aurelius trying to control the action but Kilman is working from the bottom. Kilman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Kilman with a poor takedown and Aurelius counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kilman! Aurelius looking to finish Kilman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kilman! Aurelius is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kilman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kilman tries to lock up and control but Aurelius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aurelius blocks Kilman's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Kilman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Kilman is squirming around, avoiding Aurelius's attempts to control the action. Poor strikes thrown by Aurelius there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kilman is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Kilman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Aurelius tries to control but Kilman wriggling away. Aurelius controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcus Aurelius showed his dominance in that final round. I think Aurelius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Aurelius!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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