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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Illy Niccolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webster has chosen I know you want me as his entrance music. 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 lightweight 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, Illy Niccolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Webster!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster swats away the attempt to clinch by Niccolo.
Niccolo clinches up against the cage.
Webster looking for a takedown.
Webster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Niccolo smiles and moves away.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but Niccolo shows good takedown defense.
Illy Niccolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Webster.
Niccolo tries to clinch but Webster moves out of range.
Niccolo moves into range and clinches up with Webster.
Webster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Webster fails to pull guard.
Webster fails to pull guard.
Webster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Webster tries to pull guard but Niccolo won't allow it.
Webster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Niccolo lands with a short shot to the head.
Niccolo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Webster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Niccolo but Niccolo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster shoots for a takedown but Niccolo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Niccolo rushes Webster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Webster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Niccolo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Webster looks gassed!
Webster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Niccolo prevents it.
Webster looking for a takedown.
Niccolo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Webster.
Webster tries to score a body lock takedown but Niccolo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Niccolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niccolo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Webster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Niccolo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Niccolo.
Niccolo digs a right hand underneath Webster's ribcage. Webster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Niccolo gets underhooks to prevent Webster's takedown attempt.
Niccolo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niccolo clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niccolo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Niccolo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Webster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Niccolo.
Illy Niccolo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niccolo clinches.
Niccolo is struggling to control the position.
Webster fails to pull guard.
Niccolo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Webster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Niccolo walks away with a smile on his face. Webster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Webster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Niccolo tries to avoid it but Webster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Niccolo to the ground. Niccolo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Niccolo tries to clinch but Webster is having none of it.
Niccolo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Webster takes a shot to the head.
Webster can't get the takedown.
Webster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Niccolo prevents it.
Niccolo breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niccolo tries to close the distance and clinch but Webster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Webster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Niccolo defends it nicely.
Niccolo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Niccolo thuds a left hand into Webster's body.
Niccolo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Webster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niccolo lands with a nice combination. Webster backs away looking to recover.
Webster tries to move into range but Niccolo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Niccolo works over Webster's head and body with a nice combination.
Charlie Webster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Webster is rocked!
Niccolo drives through and clinches with Webster against the cage.
Webster is still on wobbly legs! Can Niccolo finish him?
Niccolo has Webster pushed against the cage.
Webster seems to have recovered his senses.
Niccolo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster has a takedown stuffed.
Niccolo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Niccolo manages to break the clinch.
Webster shoots for a takedown but Niccolo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Niccolo scores with a punch to the head.
Niccolo drives through and clinches with Webster against the cage.
Niccolo is pushing Webster up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Niccolo stops a takedown attempt from Webster.
Niccolo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webster fails to pull guard.
Niccolo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Niccolo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illy Niccolo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Webster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Niccolo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Niccolo closes the distance and pushes Webster back into the cage.
Webster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Niccolo manages to break the clinch.
Webster swats away the attempt to clinch by Niccolo.
Niccolo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Niccolo forces Webster back against the cage and clinches.
Webster jumps guard but Niccolo stands there with Webster around his waist. Webster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Illy Niccolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Webster.
Webster can't get the takedown.
Webster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Niccolo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Webster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Niccolo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webster tries to keep at a distance but Niccolo has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niccolo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niccolo clinches with his opponent.
Webster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Webster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Niccolo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Niccolo to work.
Niccolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niccolo has managed to clinch.
Niccolo works on Webster's body with a couple of short punches.
Niccolo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Niccolo digs a right hand into Webster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Webster's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Webster tries for a takedown but Niccolo manages to get underhooks.
Webster can't get the takedown.
Webster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Niccolo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Webster goes for a takedown attempt but Niccolo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Niccolo closes the distance and clinches.
Webster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Niccolo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Niccolo lands with a light punch inside.
Webster can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niccolo.
Niccolo lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster can't get the takedown.
Niccolo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niccolo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Niccolo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Webster.
Niccolo prevents the takedown attempt.
Illy Niccolo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Niccolo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Webster or not.
Niccolo manages to break the clinch.
Niccolo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Webster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Niccolo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Niccolo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Websters head.
Webster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Niccolo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Niccolo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Niccolo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Webster can do to turn this around?
Niccolo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Webster wants a takedown.
Niccolo presses Webster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niccolo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Niccolo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niccolo moves into range and clinches up with Webster.
Webster fails to pull guard.
Niccolo is pressed up against the cage. Webster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Niccolo down to the mat. Niccolo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Charlie Webster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niccolo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Webster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niccolo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Webster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Niccolo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Niccolo has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illy Niccolo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Niccolo instigates a clinch.
Webster tries for a takedown but Niccolo manages to get underhooks.
Niccolo stalls.
Niccolo prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short body shot lands from Niccolo as the two fighters clinch.
Webster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Niccolo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Illy Niccolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Webster.
Come on Niccolo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Webster jumps guard but Niccolo stands there with Webster around his waist. Webster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Niccolo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Webster is trying desperately to land a takedown but Niccolo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Webster.
Webster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Niccolo just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niccolo pushes Webster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Webster tries to pull guard but Niccolo won't allow it.
Webster has Niccolo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Niccolo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Webster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Niccolo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niccolo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Webster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niccolo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Illy Niccolo is winning the standup battle so far.
Niccolo rushes Webster and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Niccolo - that landed with a thud.
Niccolo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Webster can't get the takedown.
Niccolo breaks the clinch.
Niccolo has Webster up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster tries for a takedown but Niccolo manages to get underhooks.
Niccolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Webster backwards.
Webster wants a takedown but no success here.
Niccolo manages to break the clinch.
Illy Niccolo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Niccolo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Niccolo gets underhooks to prevent Webster's takedown attempt.
Niccolo scores with a shot to the side of Webster's head.
Niccolo is pressed up against the cage. Webster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Niccolo down to the mat. Niccolo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Niccolo drives through and clinches with Webster against the cage.
Niccolo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Webster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Niccolo prevents it.
Niccolo lands a nice shot to the body.
Niccolo digs a right hand underneath Webster's ribcage. Webster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niccolo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Webster backwards.
Webster can't get the takedown.
Webster tries to pull guard but Niccolo holds him up against the cage and eventually Webster drops back down to his feet.
Niccolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Webster is trying to drag Niccolo to the mat but Niccolo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Webster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Niccolo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Niccolo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Niccolo stalling in the clinch.
Niccolo gets underhooks to prevent Webster's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Good body shot from Niccolo.
Niccolo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Webster backwards.
Webster tries to pull guard but Niccolo holds him up against the cage and eventually Webster drops back down to his feet.
Webster can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Niccolo - that landed with a thud.
Niccolo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Niccolo scores with a hook to the body.
Niccolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niccolo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Webster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Niccolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Illy Niccolo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Niccolo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illy Niccolo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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