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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kale Ravenal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoe Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
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177 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kale Ravenal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoe Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ravenal looks to throw the jab but Washburn is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Washburn.
Kale Ravenal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Ravenal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Washburn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Washburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ravenal.
Washburn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ravenal on his heels. He'll look to pass Ravenal's guard now, I'm sure.
Ravenal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washburn.
Ravenal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washburn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Washburn wants to control from the top but Ravenal keeps moving.
Washburn 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.
Washburn throwing strikes from guard but Ravenal blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washburn.
Washburn is looking to work some ground and pound but Ravenal has wrist control.
Ravenal keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
Washburn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washburn is pushing down on Ravenal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ravenal is fighting to maintain full guard but Washburn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Washburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Washburn throwing shots but Ravenal is blocking nicely.
Washburn prevents Ravenal from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal trying to control but Washburn postures up.
Washburn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ravenal defending well though.
Washburn is keen to just control but Ravenal is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washburn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ravenal regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Washburn.
Washburn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Washburn won't allow Ravenal to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Washburn landing with the ground and pound.
Washburn with a nice head shot there.
Washburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ravenal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washburn throwing strikes from guard but Ravenal blocks nicely.
Washburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washburn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Washburn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Washburn trying to control but Ravenal is working from the bottom.
Washburn won't allow Ravenal to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washburn tries to free his leg and advance position but Ravenal is retaining full guard.
Washburn lands a couple of digs.
Ravenal keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoe Washburn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ravenal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ravenal throws a lazy right hand but Washburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ravenal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washburn.
Washburn drives through with a takedown into Ravenal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Washburn won't allow Ravenal to sweep him here.
Washburn forces his way into half guard.
Ravenal is refusing to be controlled, as Washburn sits in half guard.
Washburn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ravenal trying to control but Washburn postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenal is looking for a sweep. Washburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ravenal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Washburn is working away from the top position though.
Washburn with the ground and pound but Ravenal uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Washburn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn pushing down on Ravenal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ravenal is not content to let Washburn control the position.
Washburn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal is looking for a sweep. Washburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washburn moves nicely into side control.
Washburn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Washburn trying to control the action but Ravenal is working from the bottom.
Washburn tries to advance to mount but Ravenal denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zoe Washburn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washburn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ravenal, who protects the arm well.
Ravenal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Washburn connects with a decent elbow.
Washburn throwing strikes but Ravenal manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Ravenal is looking to take a break and control but Washburn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ravenal working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Washburn to see if he's OK.
Washburn sneaks back into half guard.
Ravenal throws a strike but Washburn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Washburn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ravenal trying to control but Washburn is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washburn looking for a sweep. Not yet Washburn, not yet.
Washburn trying to control the position.
Ravenal throws an elbow that misses. Washburn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ravenal's guard. Nice move by Washburn!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoe Washburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Washburn tries to clinch
and Ravenal counters with a leg kick.
Washburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Ravenal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ravenal misses with a hook. Washburn ducked under it nicely.
Ravenal misses with a shot to the body
and Washburn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ravenal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ravenal keeps the fight on the outside.
Ravenal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washburn.
Washburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ravenal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washburn counters with a three punch combo that has Ravenal backing up. Ravenal nods at Washburn to acknowledge the strikes.
Ravenal swings for the body but Washburn moves out of range.
Washburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Washburn misses with an uppercut. Ravenal saw that one coming.
Washburn moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenal just misses with a punch to the body.
Ravenal leaves Washburn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Washburn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ravenal throws a lazy right hand but Washburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Washburn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washburn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washburn tries to clinch but Ravenal moves out of range.
Washburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ravenal.
Washburn fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Ravenal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ravenal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washburn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ravenal.
Washburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Ravenal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washburn closes the distance and clinches.
Ravenal struggles to land a body shot inside as Washburn controls his hands.
Washburn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ravenal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Washburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ravenal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ravenal is trying to break the clinch but Washburn has him pressed against the cage.
Ravenal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ravenal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washburn wants the takedown. Ravenal is fighting it off but Washburn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ravenal's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ravenal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Washburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ravenal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kale Ravenal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn wants to pass the guard but Ravenal is keeping the position.
Ravenal has momentary wrist control but Washburn slips an elbow through the middle.
Washburn is stalling in the full guard.
Ravenal keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
Washburn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ravenal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washburn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Washburn throwing strikes but missing.
Zoe Washburn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ravenal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washburn.
Ravenal trying to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoe Washburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washburn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoe Washburn!
Zoe Washburn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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