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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Maia (ranked 3473 p4p, 3826 weight class) and Enuardo James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, La verdolaga. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135
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174 cm
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144
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enuardo James!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Enuardo James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws out a leg kick but Maia moves out of range and James only half commits.
Maia throws a big counter combination but James scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.
James lands with a nice body punch.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maia has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
Maia goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James lands a slapping body shot.
James throws the left hand but Maia avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James missing with a left hand there. Maia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James connects with a looping right hand.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maia's head backwards.
Maia walks into a left hand.
Maia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Maia.
James thows a leg kick but Maia checks it
and Maia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia tries to clinch up.
James shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
James lands a head shot.
James throws a right hand that Maia ducks under and follows up with a left that Maia also avoids with ease.
James lands with a straight right. Maia didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James cracks Maia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
James looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by James there.
James is looking to slow Maia down with leg kicks.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maia motions for James to come forward. Maia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James connects with a jab.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James thuds his right hand into Maia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maia walks into a jab.
Maia gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
James tries a body shot but Maia blocks it.
James stops a takedown attempt from Maia.
Maia avoiding damage.
James prevents Maia from breaking the clinch.
Maia is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
James prevents a body shot from Maia.
James breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enuardo James dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from James.
Maia wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James checks a low kick from Maia.
Maia moves to clinch but James breaks away
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maia doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Maia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maia tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maia avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Maia's shoulder, as Maia tries to avoid the shot.
Maia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sloppy strikes from Maia. Those never looked like landing.
James misses with a body kick.
Maia tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
James throws a chopping leg kick but Maia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
James just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaia.
James misses with an uppercut.
As James looks to move away, Maia throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
Bruno Maia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maia under the eye.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maia.
James throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maia's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James misses with a looping right.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maia wants to clinch but James slips to the side
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Maia lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
Maia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maia doesn't seem bothered though.
James cracks Maia with a good jab.
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
James scores with a hook.
James feints and then cracks Maia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maia down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a hook but Maia avoids it easily.
Maia throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Maia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maia moves away from the strike by James.
Maia is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Maia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
James scores with a nice head shot.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James has closed the distance and engaged Maia in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enuardo James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
James misses with a straight right.
Maia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maia looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
James looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Maia tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maia somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Maia to counter with a crisp jab.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James lands a lovely overhand right.
James loads up on a big right hand but Maia slips the punch.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
James throws a hook but Maia blocks it.
Enuardo James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maia tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James throws a hook but Maia blocks it.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Maia's head.
Maia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James throws a jab when Maia was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maia circles away quickly and effectively.
James just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaia.
Nice defenses there by Maia.
James misses with a double jab
and Maia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maia tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James lands with a nice body punch.
Enuardo James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia throws a head kick that misses
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James connects with a crisp jab.
James throws a looping overhand right but Maia ducks down to avoid it.
James throws the kick towards the body but Maia avoids it.
Maia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maia under the eye.
James scores with a nice right hand.
James connects with a crisp jab.
James looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range.
Maia tries to counter with a takedown but James is quick to defend against it.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia shoots and misses
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia checks a leg kick.
Jab from James.
Maia moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia has a takedown stuffed.
James appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Maia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maia is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enuardo James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enuardo James!
The defeated Bruno Maia had this to say: 'It was a stroke of luck...'.
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energy
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hype
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