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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erasmo Bezerra (ranked 1942 p4p, 1151 weight class) and Gator Boudreaux (ranked 244 p4p, 148 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erasmo Bezerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gator Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bezerra takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boudreaux. Bezerra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bezerra doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Boudreaux counter with a right hand.
Boudreaux misses the jab.
Bezerra drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boudreaux sprawls and moves away.
Boudreaux scores with a shot to the body.
Boudreaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bezerra.
Boudreaux misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Boudreaux. Beautiful body shot.
Boudreaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boudreaux stuffs the takedown attempt from Bezerra. Bezerra gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bezerra or perhaps it was just good defense by Boudreaux, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezerra looks for a takedown but Boudreaux sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boudreaux scores with a hook.
Bezerra has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Boudreaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bezerra.
Bezerra shoots in but Boudreaux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bezerra dives in for a single leg takedown but Boudreaux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boudreaux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bezerra misses with a body punch.
Bezerra tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boudreaux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bezerra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boudreaux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boudreaux is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bezerra is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boudreaux to the mat. Boudreaux regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Bezerra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boudreaux dives on top into guard.
Bezerra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Bezerra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezerra thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bezerra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boudreaux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezerra has his foot on Boudreaux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boudreaux works his way back into a safe position though.
Boudreaux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bezerra looking to control.
Boudreaux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boudreaux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bezerra lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bezerra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux trying to keep a closed guard but Bezerra is proving a slippery customer.
Boudreaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bezerra.
Boudreaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bezerra wants to pass the guard but Boudreaux is keeping the position.
Boudreaux looking to control.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Boudreaux keeps moving.
Bezerra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bezerra lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boudreaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bezerra.
Boudreaux is trying to keep Bezerra in close.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Boudreaux keeps moving.
Bezerra looking to pass the guard.
Bezerra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bezerra slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bezerra is looking to take a break and control but Boudreaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gator Boudreaux dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bezerra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bezerra seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boudreaux for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezerra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boudreaux is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bezerra, into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boudreaux passes into side control.
Bezerra regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux prevents Bezerra from improving his position.
Bezerra is concentrating on defense, preventing Boudreaux from advancing position.
Bezerra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boudreaux pulls his head out easily.
Bezerra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boudreaux is working away from the top position though.
Bezerra wants to improve his position but Boudreaux is controlling well.
Bezerra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boudreaux pulls his head out easily.
Boudreaux is taking a breather. Bezerra says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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.
Bezerra is staying active underneath Boudreaux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bezerra moves into full guard.
Bezerra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boudreaux defends well.
Boudreaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bezerra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bezerra throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boudreaux escapes and throws Bezerra's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bezerra tries to improve position but can't.
Erasmo Bezerra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezerra is trying to control Boudreaux's posture but Boudreaux avoids it.
Bezerra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boudreaux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bezerra won't allow Boudreaux to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bezerra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boudreaux wants to control from the top but Bezerra keeps moving.
Bezerra working for a triangle but Boudreaux defends it easily.
Boudreaux trying to control but Bezerra is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezerra is looking for a triangle but Boudreaux pushes his legs off easily.
Boudreaux wants to control from the top but Bezerra keeps moving.
Bezerra looking for a guillotine here but Boudreaux defends easily.
Boudreaux throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boudreaux trying to control but Bezerra is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Bezerra dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bezerra tries for a takedown but Boudreaux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boudreaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bezerra shoots in looking for a takedown. Boudreaux tries to sprawl out of it but Bezerra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boudreaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezerra bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boudreaux taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boudreaux is trying to control Bezerra's posture but Bezerra avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra lands some shots froms side control.
Bezerra misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boudreaux is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux throws Bezerra to one side and escapes!
Bezerra closes the distance and clinches up with Boudreaux, looking for a takedown. Bezerra pushes Boudreaux against the cage but Boudreaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bezerra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boudreaux avoids it really well and circles away.
Boudreaux scores with a punch to the head.
Bezerra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boudreaux.
Bezerra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boudreaux tries to avoid it but Bezerra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boudreaux to the ground. Boudreaux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boudreaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boudreaux connects with a single shot there.
Bezerra dives in for a single leg takedown but Boudreaux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bezerra wants to take the fight to the mat but Boudreaux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boudreaux has a couple of punches blocked by Bezerra.
Boudreaux gets through Bezerra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Boudreaux.
Bezerra tries for a takedown but Boudreaux manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boudreaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boudreaux presses Bezerra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boudreaux lands a shoulder strike.
Boudreaux gets underhooks to prevent Bezerra's takedown attempt.
Bezerra is looking for a takedown.
Boudreaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bezerra backwards.
Still in the clinch, Boudreaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boudreaux digs a good hook to Bezerra's body.
Gator Boudreaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bezerra misses with a takedown attempt
and Boudreaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bezerra tries for a takedown but Boudreaux circles away easily
and Boudreaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Bezerra.
Bezerra shoots in but Boudreaux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezerra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bezerra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bezerra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Erasmo Bezerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezerra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gator Boudreaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boudreaux throws a lazy right hand but Bezerra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boudreaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bezerra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boudreaux swivels and escapes.
Boudreaux swings for the body but Bezerra moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bezerra is defended easily by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux thuds a left hand into Bezerra's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezerra ducks under a wild hook from Boudreaux.
Bezerra attempts a counter takedown but Boudreaux avoids it well and moves away.
Bezerra fails with the takedown
letting Boudreaux counter with a right hand.
Boudreaux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bezerra.
Boudreaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Bezerra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bezerra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boudreaux is fending him off so far but Bezerra persists. Nope, Boudreaux circles away and we're back to standing.
Bezerra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Bezerra has his takedown stuffed
and Boudreaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Bezerra misses with a takedown attempt
and Boudreaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boudreaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bezerra misses with a left hand
and Boudreaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Boudreaux scores with a sloppy right hand. Bezerra should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gator Boudreaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boudreaux 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gator Boudreaux!
Gator Boudreaux managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
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hype
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