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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Italo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Cathaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Italo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cathaway drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cathaway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cathaway drops back, looking for a kneebar! Italo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Italo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Italo!
Italo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cathaway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Italo working away.
Cathaway stops Italo from passing to mount.
Cathaway tries to bench press Italo off him but Italo keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Italo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Italo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cathaway, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cathaway manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cathaway looking for submissions off his back.
Cathaway wants to control but Italo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Italo is keen to just control but Cathaway is a slippery customer.
Italo seems to be working for a kimura but Cathaway defends the submission attempt.
Italo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cathaway is just riding it out for now. Italo eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cathaway looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Italo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cathaway's thigh. Cathaway counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cathaway is looking for a triangle but Italo pushes his legs off easily.
Cathaway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Italo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Italo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Italo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Italo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cathaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Italo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cathaway dives on top into guard.
Italo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cathaway defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway advances position into side control!
Italo gets back to half guard.
Cathaway controlling the action here.
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cathaway pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cathaway in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cathaway is pressing down on Italo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Italo is holding on for now.
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cathaway pulls his head out easily.
Italo looks winded!
Cathaway is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cathaway uses his free foot to push down on Italo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Italo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Cathaway dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cathaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Italo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cathaway misses with a double jab.
Italo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cathaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Italo tries to keep at a distance but Cathaway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cathaway tries to score a body lock takedown but Italo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway is pressed up against the cage. Italo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cathaway down to the mat. Cathaway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Cathaway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Italo doesn't seem phased though.
Cathaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Italo feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cathaway moves into the clinch.
Italo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cathaway pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cathaway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Italo can do to turn this around?
Cathaway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Italo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cathaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cathaway pushes Italo up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cathaway.
Italo can't get the takedown.
Jimmy Cathaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Italo.
Italo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cathaway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cathaway is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Italo!
Italo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cathaway tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Italo is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway controlling the pace for now.
Cathaway trying to control but Italo is having none of it.
Cathaway controlling from mount.
Cathaway working for a submission but Italo is keeping him at bay.
Cathaway takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cathaway has control of Italo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Italo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cathaway content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Italo is squirming around, avoiding Cathaway's attempts to control the action.
Cathaway looking for a guillotine from mount but Italo is having none of it.
Italo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Italo regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cathaway is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Italo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cathaway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Cathaway dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cathaway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Italo under the eye.
Cathaway drives through with a takedown into Italo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cathaway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway got a little sloppy there for a moment and Italo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cathaway has managed to get both his arms back between Italo's legs - danger averted.
Italo has his foot on Cathaway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cathaway works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cathaway trying to control but Italo is working from the bottom.
Italo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Italo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cathaway passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cathaway tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cathaway is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Italo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cathaway slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway tries for a kimura but Italo is defending well.
Italo is looking for a sweep.
Cathaway tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cathaway has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cathaway is looking to take a break and control but Italo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cathaway is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Italo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Italo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cathaway trying to control the position but Italo is working away.
Italo is looking for a sweep.
Italo is trying to get back to his feet.
Cathaway wants to lay and pray for a moment but Italo keeps working.
Cathaway tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Cathaway trying to control the position but Italo is working away.
Cathaway is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Italo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Italo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cathaway wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cathaway trying to control the action but Italo is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bruno Italo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Italo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Cathaway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cathaway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Cathaway!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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