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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Rapide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Wanderlei Rapide was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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279 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giovanni Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wanderlei Rapide!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pearson lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rapide throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pearson uses it to pass to side control.
Pearson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rapide is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rapide struggling a bit here.
Rapide is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Rapide's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapide manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pearson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pearson controlling the position well.
Pearson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rapide pulls his head out easily.
Rapide is looking for a kimura here.
Rapide wants to pass to mount but Pearson is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapide is thwarting Pearson's attempts to control the position.
Pearson is refusing to be controlled, as Rapide sits in half guard.
Rapide trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giovanni Pearson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rapide leaves Pearson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapide pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pearson is out of range and Rapide settles back down.
Rapide looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rapide shoots in and drives through. Pearson sprawls well.
Rapide lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rapide shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pearson but Pearson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pearson forces Rapide back against the cage and clinches.
Pearson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rapide smiles and moves away.
Pearson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giovanni Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rapide swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rapide is defended easily by Pearson.
Rapide misses with a body shot.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rapide sprawls well. Rapide wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pearson gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Giovanni Pearson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rapide throws a head kick that half lands.
Rapide tries for a takedown but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pearson clinches with his opponent.
Rapide goes for a takedown attempt but Pearson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pearson tries to land a front kick but Rapide steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pearson clinches up against the cage.
Rapide tries to stall but Pearson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rapide is looking for a takedown.
Giovanni Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Rapide.
Rapide tries to pull guard but Pearson holds him up against the cage and eventually Rapide drops back down to his feet.
Rapide is trying to stall.
Rapide is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapide is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pearson to keep the fight standing.
Rapide looking for a takedown.
Rapide breaks the clinch.
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rapide, pushing him back against the cage.
Rapide prevents Pearson from breaking the clinch.
Pearson looking for a takedown.
Pearson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapide.
Rapide's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearson tries for a takedown but Rapide sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rapide looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pearson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapide defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pearson.
Rapide looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pearson is fending him off so far but Rapide persists. Nope, Pearson circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapide drives through and clinches with Pearson against the cage.
Pearson is looking to control Rapide's arms but Rapide gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pearson has his back to the cage.
Pearson goes for a takedown attempt but Rapide pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rapide misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rapide stuffs the takedown.
Rapide circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson closes the distance and clinches up with Rapide, looking for a takedown. Pearson pushes Rapide against the cage but Rapide circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pearson.
Rapide changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pearson tries to avoid it but Rapide manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pearson to the ground. Pearson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pearson is trying to force a seperation but Rapide has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rapide.
Rapide misses with some punches.
Rapide gets control of Pearson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rapide will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rapide wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapide not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pearson throwing strikes but missing.
Rapide striking off his back but it's not causing Pearson any problems.
Rapide is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rapide looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rapide looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rapide!
Rapide prevents Pearson from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearson wants to control but Rapide postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wanderlei Rapide will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rapide is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pearson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Rapide avoids them all with ease.
Rapide tries to clinch up.
Rapide tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Rapide throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rapide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pearson tries for a takedown but Rapide sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rapide shoots in and drives through. Pearson sprawls well.
Rapide fails with the takedown.
Giovanni Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Rapide.
No joy there for Pearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pearson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rapide takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rapide shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pearson as he avoids it easily.
Pearson shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rapide.
Pearson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson has a takedown stuffed.
Rapide fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rapide shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pearson as he avoids it easily.
Giovanni Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pearson dives in and grabs Rapide's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rapide pushes down on Pearson's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapide avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Rapide, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Rapide. No joy for Pearson on that attempt.
Pearson throws a lazy head kick
and Rapide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rapide is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rapide as he jumps to the side.
Rapide throws a right and a left that Pearson avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Pearson.
Rapide lands with a slapping head kick.
Pearson misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapide darts in and clinches Pearson up against the cage.
Pearson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rapide prevents it.
Rapide manages to break the clinch.
Pearson is looking to score with low kicks.
Rapide missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rapide misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pearson instigates a clinch.
Pearson has Rapide pressed against the cage, preventing Rapide from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rapide to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapide jumps guard but Pearson stands there with Rapide around his waist. Rapide gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Rapide has him pressed against the cage.
Rapide is trying to pull guard but Pearson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pearson is trying to pull guard but Rapide has him pressed against the cage.
Rapide is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rapide has Pearson pressed against the cage, preventing Pearson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Rapide is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson jumps guard but Rapide stands there with Pearson around his waist. Pearson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rapide manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wanderlei Rapide.
Well Rapide 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Rapide!
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