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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gale Ross (ranked 25502 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Aparecido (ranked 6445 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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161 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gale Ross!
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, Joao Aparecido!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aparecido as he jumps to the side.
Ross fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aparecido avoids it really well and circles away.
Ross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aparecido.
Joao Aparecido seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aparecido sprawls well. Aparecido wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ross gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gale Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aparecido lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aparecido has managed to clinch.
Ross pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aparecido tries to stand but Ross is controlling from the bottom.
Ross is adopting a defensive guard.
Aparecido stops Ross from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aparecido is controlling him.
Ross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aparecido is one step ahead there.
Ross trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aparecido displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ross.
Aparecido feints a jab promting Ross to slip. Aparecido then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ross slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aparecido stalks Ross and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ross's face. Ross staggers backwards, shaken.
Aparecido displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ross.
Aparecido misses with a series of wild punches.
Ross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aparecido sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aparecido tries to clinch up.
Ross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joao Aparecido is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aparecido scores with a jab to the body.
Ross darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aparecido is looking to get back to full guard here but Ross has managed to pass to side control instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aparecido wants to get back to his feet but Ross is dominant here and he's now got Aparecido's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aparecido tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Aparecido dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ross shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aparecido is trying to defend but Ross finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aparecido has one foot on Ross's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Aparecido displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aparecido scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aparecido displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ross.
Ross really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Aparecido gets caught napping as Ross dives in and scores a takedown. Aparecido manages to retain guard.
Aparecido has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ross off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ross fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gale Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aparecido lands with a nice combination. Ross backs away looking to recover.
Aparecido forces Ross back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aparecido gets underhooks to prevent Ross's takedown attempt.
Aparecido working hard to break the clinch.
Aparecido is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ross pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aparecido decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ross, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ross looks for a takedown but Aparecido sprawls well.
Aparecido with the counter takedown but Ross avoids it easily.
Ross dives in for a single leg takedown but Aparecido sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aparecido is looking to clinch.
Aparecido tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Aparecido. Beautiful body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ross.
Ross really is a fat lump.
Aparecido swinging wildly here.
Aparecido lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aparecido throws a nice looking combination but Ross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aparecido closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aparecido tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aparecido misses with a few strikes there.
Ross misses with a takedown attempt - Aparecido sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Aparecido tries to counter it with a takedown but Ross pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ross drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aparecido is looking to get back to his feet here but Ross is keeping cool and he's managed to take Aparecido's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Aparecido showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ross closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aparecido's guard.
Aparecido wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ross manages to pass to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross seems to be working for a kimura but Aparecido defends the submission attempt.
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.
Ross perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ross's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ground and pound from Ross.
That's two 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.
Aparecido taking some punishment here, with Ross in his half guard.
Aparecido is trying to stand back up but Ross is controlling him
Ross passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aparecido takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ross lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ross controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aparecido can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross manages to capitalize on a mistake by Aparecido to take his back!
Ross is looking for the choke from the back position but Aparecido is controlling his hands well.
Ross controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ross biding his time, controlling Aparecido.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aparecido wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gale Ross showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aparecido 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Aparecido!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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