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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jr Seau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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204 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jr Seau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maximus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Seau had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Maximus is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Seau Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Maximus's back instead.
Seau has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Maximus trying to control the hands but Seau won't let him.
Maximus is trying to get back to his feet but Seau has full control of the position and if anything, Maximus has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Seau has the hooks in. Maximus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maximus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Seau.
Maximus rolls, trying to escape but Seau keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seau looking for the choke from the back.
Maximus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Seau tightening his grip on Maximus, looking for the choke.
Seau has the hooks in. Maximus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Seau's guard. Nice work there by Maximus.
Seau has his foot on Maximus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus works his way back into a safe position though.
Seau throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maximus uses it to pass to side control.
Seau is breathing heavily.
Seau is looking to reverse the position.
Maximus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Seau sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Seau manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seau has his foot on Maximus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus works his way back into a safe position though.
Seau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Seau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Seau keeps moving.
Seau looking for a guillotine here but Maximus defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seau is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Seau tries to pass.
Seau postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maximus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Seau, into his guard.
Seau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jr Seau dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maximus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maximus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seau circles away.
Seau throws a right and a left that Maximus avoids nicely.
Jr Seau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seau stuffs the takedown.
Jr Seau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Maximus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Seau.
Seau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seau lands a jab to the nose.
Seau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maximus slips under a jab.
Marcus Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Seau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seau lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maximus backs up against the cage.
Seau gets caught flat footed, as Maximus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Seau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Seau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus chips away with some ground and pound.
Seau looking for a guillotine here but Maximus defends easily.
Seau throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maximus uses it to pass to side control.
Seau tries to bench press Maximus off him but Maximus keeps the position.
Seau manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seau moves into full mount! Maximus won't be happy about that!
Maximus is trying to stand.
Seau wants to finish this one by submission but Maximus is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Seau.
Maximus can't escape the position.
Seau jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maximus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seau stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seau tries to avoid it but Maximus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seau to the ground. Seau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maximus fails with the takedown.
Jr Seau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seau scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maximus in his tracks.
Seau misses with a series of wild punches.
Seau misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jr Seau dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maximus shoots in for a double leg but Seau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seau misses with a double jab.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seau as he avoids it easily.
Maximus tries to land a front kick but Seau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maximus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jr Seau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Maximus.
Seau looks to land a combination but Maximus avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seau throws a one two combo.
It looks like Marcus Maximus has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seau throws a series of punches but Maximus avoids them all with ease.
Seau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maximus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Seau counters with a stiff right hand.
Seau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maximus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maximus shoots and misses
and Seau counters with a nice uppercut.
Seau throws a right hand that Maximus ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximus also avoids with ease.
Maximus has his takedown stuffed
and Seau counters with a nice uppercut.
Maximus has his takedown stuffed
and Seau counters with a series of strikes. Maximus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Seau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximus has his takedown stuffed
and Seau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maximus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Seau counters with a left and a right that stings Maximus.
Maximus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seau counters with a straight right hand.
Maximus fails with the takedown
and Seau counters with a one-two to the body.
That has opened up Marcus Maximus's cut even more.
Seau throws a hook to the side of Maximus's head but Maximus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximus.
Maximus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Seau circles away.
Maximus wants to clinch.
A combination from Seau does no damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Seau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jr Seau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seau 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jr Seau!
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