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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Valcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richter Alastrasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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178 cm
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180 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Valcone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richter Alastrasz!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alastrasz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Valcone counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alastrasz's guard now.
Valcone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alastrasz is keeping the position for now.
Alastrasz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valcone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alastrasz managing to control the position.
Valcone preventing the sweep.
Valcone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valcone lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valcone postures up in Alastrasz's guard and throws a big left but Alastrasz blocks it.
Valcone postures up in Alastrasz's guard and throws a big left but Alastrasz blocks it.
Alastrasz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alastrasz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Valcone postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valcone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valcone stopping the sweep attempt from Alastrasz.
Valcone passes into half guard.
Alastrasz trying to control here.
Alastrasz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valcone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alastrasz is just riding it out for now. Valcone eventually gives up the hold.
Valcone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alastrasz's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz trying to control but Valcone postures up.
Valcone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Valcone throwing shots but Alastrasz is blocking nicely.
Alastrasz tries to get to full guard but Valcone has control of the leg.
Valcone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alastrasz gets full guard.
Valcone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valcone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valcone preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alastrasz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alastrasz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valcone defends well.
Valcone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valcone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valcone is looking to work some ground and pound but Alastrasz has wrist control.
Valcone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valcone is looking to work some ground and pound but Alastrasz has wrist control.
Valcone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valcone postures up in Alastrasz's guard and throws a big left but Alastrasz blocks it.
Valcone won't allow Alastrasz to sweep him here.
Valcone throws and elbow that misses. Alastrasz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valcone's guard. Nice move by Alastrasz!
Alastrasz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Valcone dives on top into guard.
Alastrasz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valcone.
Valcone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valcone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alastrasz looking for a sweep. Not yet Alastrasz, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valcone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alastrasz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alastrasz wants to sweep but no luck.
Valcone throwing strikes but missing.
Valcone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alastrasz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valcone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valcone thows a big elbow that misses.
Alastrasz is adopting a defensive guard.
Valcone is working Alastrasz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valcone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alastrasz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valcone throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Valcone dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alastrasz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valcone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valcone misses with the combination.
Alastrasz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valcone counters with a series of strikes. Alastrasz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valcone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shane Valcone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alastrasz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Valcone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alastrasz off and has taken his back!
Valcone controlling well, preventing Alastrasz from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valcone misses with a punch to the head.
Valcone loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Alastrasz hold on?
Alastrasz trying to control the position but Valcone manages to sink in the hooks.
Valcone working for the choke.
Alastrasz covers up after that shot from Valcone.
Alastrasz is trying to remain composed but Valcone is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Alastrasz wants to control his opponent's hands but Valcone gets his hands free.
Valcone is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valcone keeps control of the position as Alastrasz tries to break free.
Alastrasz avoids the strikes from Valcone.
Alastrasz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz covers up after that shot from Valcone.
Valcone is punishing Alastrasz with some ground and pound.
Valcone scores with punches from the back.
Alastrasz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Valcone's guard. Nice work there by Alastrasz.
Alastrasz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valcone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alastrasz.
Valcone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alastrasz trying to control the position from guard on top but Valcone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valcone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alastrasz with a nice head shot there.
Alastrasz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Valcone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valcone keeping moving, preventing Alastrasz from controlling successfully.
Valcone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valcone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alastrasz.
Alastrasz is looking to work some ground and pound but Valcone has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valcone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valcone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alastrasz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alastrasz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alastrasz advances to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alastrasz trying to control the pace.
Valcone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valcone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Valcone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Valcone dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Good shot there by Alastrasz.
Valcone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alastrasz but Alastrasz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alastrasz lands with an uppercut that bounces Valcone off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alastrasz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valcone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alastrasz leaves Valcone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valcone tries to sprawl but Alastrasz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valcone is trying to control but can't.
Valcone actively working from the bottom here.
Alastrasz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alastrasz working the head and body with strikes.
Alastrasz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alastrasz prevents Valcone from improving his position.
Alastrasz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valcone is just riding it out for now. Alastrasz eventually gives up the hold.
Alastrasz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Valcone is trying to maintain the position but Alastrasz is very close to passing his half guard.
Valcone manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz wants to control from the top but Valcone keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alastrasz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valcone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alastrasz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alastrasz trying to control but Valcone is working from the bottom.
Valcone trying to keep a closed guard but Alastrasz is proving a slippery customer.
Alastrasz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alastrasz trying to control but Valcone is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Richter Alastrasz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Valcone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alastrasz.
Alastrasz fails to land the takedown.
Valcone swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alastrasz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richter Alastrasz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valcone 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Shane Valcone!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Shane Valcone!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Shane Valcone!
Shane Valcone wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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