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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacare Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Mazzuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Mazzuca told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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198 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacare Bolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Mazzuca!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt fails with the takedown
and Mazzuca counters with a left to the body.
Bolt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bolt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolt tries to move into range but Mazzuca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bolt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mazzuca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mazzuca counters with a nice body shot.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown but Mazzuca shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacare Bolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt
and Mazzuca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jacare Bolt has been cut.
Bolt throws a sloppy body shot
and Mazzuca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzuca pushes Bolt up against the cage in a clinch.
Mazzuca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bolts head.
Bolt tries to work over Mazzuca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzuca lands an uppercut.
Mazzuca lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bolt can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Bolt takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzuca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolt struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzuca controls his hands.
Mazzuca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bolts head.
Mazzuca lands a right hand.
Bolt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mazzuca is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bolt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mazzuca effectively controlling the action here.
Bolt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca slowing the pace effectively.
Mazzuca scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazzuca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mazzuca just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mazzuca lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mazzuca lands with a light punch inside.
Mazzuca scores with a shoulder strike.
Mazzuca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mazzuca lands a right hand.
Bolt is trying to maintain a safe position but Mazzuca gets an underhook and turns Bolt into the cage.
Bolt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mazzuca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mazzuca lands a nice uppercut.
Jacare Bolt's cut is getting worse.
Mazzuca is working Bolt over against the cage.
Mazzuca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzuca lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bolt is breathing heavily.
Mazzuca is stalling here.
Mazzuca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mazzuca lands a nice uppercut.
Mazzuca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bolt backwards.
Bolt is rocked!
Mazzuca stalling the fight.
A short body shot lands from Mazzuca as the two fighters clinch.
Mazzuca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jacare Bolt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mazzuca slows down the pace here.
Bolt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mazzuca is working Bolt over against the cage.
Mazzuca lands with a left to the head.
Bolt struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzuca controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzuca.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzuca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mazzuca slowing the pace effectively.
Mazzuca is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bolt throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzuca.
A short uppercut from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bolt takes a shot to the head.
Mazzuca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mazzuca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jeez, Jacare Bolt's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazzuca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolt backwards.
Oh Bolt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Mazzuca.
Bolt seems to have got his legs back now.
Mazzuca scores with a hook to the body.
Mazzuca lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mazzuca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacare Bolt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bolt throws a combination. Mazzuca tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mazzuca drops Bolt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bolt looks back up at him and smiles so Mazzuca waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bolt throws a poor cross that misses
and Mazzuca counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Mazzuca!
In his post fight interview, Robert Mazzuca started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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