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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bandit Faser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pepper's choice of entrance music: boom. Pepper has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Bandit Faser has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bandit Faser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Graeme Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faser fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Faser lands with a nice body kick.
Pepper looks gassed!
Pepper throws a series of punches but Faser moves out of range.
Faser lands with a thumping leg kick.
No luck for Faser with that takedown attempt.
Faser fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bandit Faser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faser cracks the inside of Pepper's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Faser.
Nice sprawl there from Pepper as Faser shoots in.
Faser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faser shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pepper as he avoids it easily.
Faser shoots in but no luck this time.
Pepper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faser tries to clinch there but Pepper circles away.
Pepper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Faser can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Faser shoots in for a takedown but Pepper shows good takedown defense.
Faser wants to clinch up but Pepper keeps it at a distance.
Faser throws a nice inside leg kick.
Faser lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pepper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Faser can pounce on him.
Pepper keeps the fight on the outside.
Faser is looking to clinch.
Pepper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faser tries to avoid it but Pepper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faser to the ground. Faser escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pepper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bandit Faser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Faser.
Faser goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pepper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Faser is trying to maintain a safe position but Pepper gets an underhook and turns Faser into the cage.
Faser tries to break the clinch but Pepper is controlling the position.
Pepper prevents Faser from breaking the clinch.
Faser breaks the clinch.
Pepper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Faser can pounce on him.
Pepper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faser looks for a takedown but Pepper sprawls well.
Faser tries to clinch but Pepper is having none of it.
Faser tries to clinch up but Pepper circles away and keeps his distance.
Faser scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Faser lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Faser.
Faser throws a combination. Pepper tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Faser moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Faser moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Faser fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pepper.
Faser throws a one two combo.
Faser moves in looking to clinch but Pepper pushes him off.
Faser lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Faser thuds his shin into the meat of Pepper's side.
Faser works the jab nicely.
Faser lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Faser wants to clinch up but Pepper keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Faser catches Pepper right on the button with a cross.
Faser throws a one two combo.
Faser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Faser tries to clinch but Pepper moves out of range.
Faser feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pepper's calf.
Faser tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pepper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faser tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pepper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faser throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Faser shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bandit Faser dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Faser shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faser moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Faser.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Faser!
Faser fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pepper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Faser is looking to slow Pepper down with leg kicks.
Faser shoots and misses
and Pepper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pepper.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bandit Faser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faser tries to break the clinch but Pepper is controlling the position.
Faser has had enough of the clinch but Pepper keeps him there for the moment.
Faser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faser looking for a takedown.
Faser tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pepper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Faser looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faser.
Pepper keeps control of Faser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faser changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pepper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pepper looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pepper wants to control from the top but Faser keeps moving.
Pepper might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Faser kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pepper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faser will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pepper won't allow Faser to get back to his feet.
Pepper drops back looking for a leg! Faser is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Faser manages to kick Pepper off! Pepper jumps back into Faser's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faser is keeping the position for now.
Pepper gets to his feet. Faser looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pepper swings for the body but Faser moves out of range.
Pepper fails to land the takedown.
Faser moves in looking to clinch but Pepper pushes him off.
Faser shoots for a double leg takedown but Pepper sprawls well. He's pushed Faser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faser shoots in but Pepper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bandit Faser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper clinches up against the cage.
Faser wants to break free but Pepper has control.
Faser is trying to stall.
Pepper has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Faser regains guard immediately.
Faser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Faser is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Faser jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pepper manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pepper is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faser decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Faser fakes the leg kick and cracks Pepper in the body.
Pepper looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Faser is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pepper is controlling him.
Pepper wants to pass the guard but Faser is keeping the position.
Pepper won't allow Faser to get back to his feet.
Faser keeping full guard, as Pepper tries to pass.
Faser is working an open guard so Pepper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graeme Pepper 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pepper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faser has his takedown stuffed
and Pepper counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Faser!
Pepper wants to take Faser's back here but Faser is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pepper wants to control the pace but Faser is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepper punching from mount but Faser doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Faser is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pepper won't let Faser get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pepper looking to control but Faser is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper fails to move to back control.
Faser tries to hold on but Pepper pushes him away.
Faser wants to get back to his feet.
Faser is desperately trying to improve his position but Pepper has a good base and remains in mount.
Faser is working hard here to advance position.
Pepper stands up from mount. Strange move.
Pepper misses with a head kick.
Pepper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid body kick from Pepper.
Pepper takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two 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.
Faser shoots in and drives through. Pepper sprawls well.
Pepper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faser is working the combinations to good effect here.
Faser lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pepper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Faser checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Faser throws a combination. Pepper tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Faser tries to clinch up but Pepper circles away and keeps his distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pepper.
Pepper throwing strikes but Faser manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pepper is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Faser's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Faser tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper is trying to stand.
Faser wants to stand up but Pepper has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Faser prevents Pepper from improving his position.
Pepper trying to control but Faser postures up.
Pepper won't allow Faser to pass to mount.
Faser throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Faser throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pepper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pepper throws a body kick that misses.
Faser scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pepper throws a right hand that Faser ducks under and follows up with a left that Faser also avoids with ease.
Faser with a poor takedown
and Pepper counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Faser!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bandit Faser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pepper get's back to his feet.
Faser misses with a takedown
and Pepper counters with a one-two to the body.
Faser lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Faser tries to clinch but Pepper moves away
and Pepper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pepper.
Faser is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pepper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pepper works on Faser's body with a couple of short punches.
Faser is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pepper lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graeme Pepper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pepper 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graeme Pepper!
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