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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonzo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alonzo Green is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Cathaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonzo Green!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cathaway.
It looks like Alonzo Green has been cut.
Cathaway scores with a leg kick.
Green tries to clinch up.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cathaway circles away.
Green slips a jab and a cross from Cathaway.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cathaway scores with a crisp jab that stopped Green in his tracks.
Cathaway misses with a wild body shot.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cathaway throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Green looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Cathaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonzo Green.
Cathaway scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cathaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cathaway throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Cathaway takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cathaway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cathaway misses with a wild combination.
Green shoots in and drives through. Cathaway sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Green!
Green takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That has opened up Alonzo Green's cut even more.
Green gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Cathaway misses its intended target.
Cathaway lands with a straight right. Green didn't see that one coming.
Jimmy Cathaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green slips under a jab.
Green steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cathaway.
Nice uppercut lands for Cathaway. That snapped Green's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cathaway thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Cathaway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green pushes Cathaway up against the cage in a clinch.
Cathaway breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Green shoots in but Cathaway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Green dives in for a single leg takedown but Cathaway sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cathaway.
Green dives in for a single leg takedown but Cathaway sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cathaway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Green has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Green there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cathaway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Green. Green circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cathaway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cathaway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Cathaway.
Cathaway cracks Green with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The cut above Alonzo Green's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jimmy Cathaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green shoots in and drives through. Cathaway sprawls well.
Green looks winded!
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cathaway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green avoids the body shot from Cathaway.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Cathaway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cathaway throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Cathaway lands a body shot.
Green gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Green tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cathaway works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into 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.
Cathaway stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway slips nicely into half guard.
Cathaway is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cathaway content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cathaway'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.
Green wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Cathaway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alonzo Green's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cathaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green takes one on the button.
Green tries to clinch there but Cathaway circles away.
No joy there for Cathaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cathaway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Cathaway.
Cathaway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Cathaway misses with a few strikes there.
Cathaway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Cathaway seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green dives in and grabs Cathaway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cathaway pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cathaway.
Cathaway misses the shot to the body.
Cathaway has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cathaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cathaway looks to land a combination. Green sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cathaway throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Cathaway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cathaway misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
That kick from Cathaway tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cathaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cathaway is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Cathaway circles away and we're back to standing.
Cathaway avoids the head kick by Green.
Green dives in for a single leg takedown but Cathaway sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cathaway drops down looking for a counter takedown but Green sprawls and moves away.
Jimmy Cathaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonzo Green.
Cathaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cathaway lands a body shot.
Green darts in looking for a takedown but Cathaway gets double underhooks and turns Green into the cage.
Cathaway drops down looking for a counter takedown but Green sprawls and moves away.
Green is breathing heavily.
Cathaway misses the shot to the body.
Cathaway has been working on his balance at Silva Jiu Jitsu , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Green.
Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cathaway misses with a double jab.
Green lands a high kick!
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Cathaway. No joy for Green on that attempt.
Green takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jimmy Cathaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Cathaway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green moves in looking to clinch but Cathaway pushes him off.
Cathaway throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Cathaway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jimmy Cathaway is winning the standup battle so far.
Green drops his hands momentarily and Cathaway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cathaway throwing a counter right hand but Green manages to avoid it.
Cathaway misses with a two punch combination.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cathaway.
Cathaway misses with a double jab
and Green counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cathaway, right into the meat.
Green is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cathaway is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Green.
Cathaway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Cathaway misses with a body shot.
Green tries to counter by closing the distance.
Green lands a head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Green.
Cathaway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Cathaway circles away.
Cathaway looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green takes one to the chin there.
Alonzo Green's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cathaway misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cathaway works Green's body with a nice hook.
Green takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alonzo Green's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Cathaway!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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