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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kayke Alves (ranked 4320 p4p, 4217 weight class) and Diogo Palhinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kayke Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diogo Palhinha!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhinha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alves is fending him off so far but Palhinha persists. Nope, Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
Alves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Palhinha defends well and Alves ends up having to push Palhinha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alves tries for a takedown but Palhinha manages to get underhooks.
Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kayke Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves goes for a double leg but Palhinha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Palhinha continues to drive forward.
Alves stops a takedown attempt from Palhinha.
Palhinha is looking for a takedown.
Alves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Diogo Palhinha has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Palhinha.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Palhinha wants a takedown but no success here.
Palhinha is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alves is defending well.
Alves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Palhinha prevents a body shot from Alves.
Alves jumps guard and drags Palhinha to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Alves controls Palhinha momentarily but Palhinha frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhinha scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhinha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Palhinha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Palhinha looking to pass the guard.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Palhinha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Palhinha cracks Alves with a solid left hand.
Palhinha with a nice head shot there.
Palhinha with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhinha trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhinha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Palhinha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palhinha postures up and lands a big shot to Alves's brow.
Palhinha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Palhinha wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palhinha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Palhinha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Palhinha works over Alves with some ground and pound from guard.
Alves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Palhinha on the ground.
Palhinha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Palhinha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhinha trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhinha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alves's head.
Palhinha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Palhinha trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Palhinha landing some decent shots from guard.
Palhinha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palhinha preventing the sweep.
Palhinha chips away with some ground and pound.
Palhinha trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Palhinha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diogo Palhinha's cut.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Alves as Palhinha shoots in.
Palhinha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palhinha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Palhinha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palhinha shoots in looking for a takedown but Alves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palhinha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alves attempts a counter takedown but Palhinha avoids it well and moves away.
Palhinha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alves attempts a counter takedown but Palhinha avoids it well and moves away.
Kayke Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Palhinha.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Palhinha sprawls well. Palhinha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhinha stuffs the takedown.
Palhinha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kayke Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palhinha looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Palhinha winds up and cracks Alves with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palhinha scores with a couple of nice shots.
Palhinha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alves looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves taking some punishment here, with Palhinha in his half guard.
Palhinha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alves is trying to control but can't.
Palhinha slips a nice elbow through Alves's hands, connecting with Alves's forehead.
Alves is not content to let Palhinha control the position.
Alves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Palhinha there.
Palhinha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Palhinha should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Palhinha is controlling the pace.
Palhinha lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Palhinha there.
Alves has hold of Palhinha's hands but Palhinha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Palhinha lands strikes from half guard.
Palhinha lands with a punch from half guard.
Palhinha working Alves over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhinha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Palhinha is nestled in close to Alves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alves looks like he's trying to stand up.
Palhinha slips a nice elbow through Alves's hands, connecting with Alves's forehead.
Alves trying to control but Palhinha postures up.
Palhinha working over Alves with some ground and pound. Alves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Palhinha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Palhinha lands a nice short elbow.
Palhinha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhinha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Palhinha drops an elbow to the side of Alves's head.
Palhinha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
Palhinha lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Palhinha seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Palhinha working Alves over with strikes.
Alves is looking to escape.
Palhinha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Palhinha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Palhinha working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Palhinha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diogo Palhinha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Alves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Palhinha is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alves's half guard.
Alves has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Palhinha is on him like a limpet, forcing Alves back against the cage.
Alves prevents the takedown attempt.
Alves manages to break the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Palhinha has eaten all the pies!
Palhinha is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alves's half guard.
Alves kicks off Palhinha and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves shoots for a double leg takedown but Palhinha sprawls well. He's pushed Alves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palhinha shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhinha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kayke Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Palhinha.
Palhinha throws a body shot but no joy.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Palhinha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alves has momentary wrist control but Palhinha slips an elbow through the middle.
Palhinha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Palhinha is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Palhinha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Palhinha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Palhinha connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Palhinha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Palhinha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhinha working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Palhinha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Palhinha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Palhinha lands a couple of digs.
Palhinha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Palhinha from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhinha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alves trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhinha is in close to Alves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Palhinha landing with the ground and pound.
Palhinha scoring with some ground and pound.
Palhinha distracts Alves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Palhinha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Palhinha from controlling successfully.
Alves has momentary wrist control but Palhinha slips an elbow through the middle.
Palhinha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhinha scoring with some ground and pound.
Palhinha distracts Alves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Palhinha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Palhinha scoring with some ground and pound.
Palhinha works over Alves with some ground and pound from guard.
Palhinha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Palhinha tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
Palhinha wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Kayke Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diogo Palhinha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Palhinha stays in close to Alves's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Palhinha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Palhinha 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Palhinha!
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