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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Burgao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Lobato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lobato's choice of entrance music: SDF. Jorge Burgao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tiago Lobato's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Burgao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Lobato!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Burgao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burgao drops Lobato with a left and a right! Oh, Lobato is hurt - Burgao dives into side control looking to finish!
Lobato is rocked!
Burgao just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobato is working to avoid the ground and pound but Burgao connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burgao takes a little break here. Lobato wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Burgao working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobato is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Burgao controls the position from side control.
Burgao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jorge Burgao just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lobato throws a combination that misses
and Burgao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burgao.
Lobato looks gassed!
Burgao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lobato misses with a punch to the body.
Burgao stalling.
Burgao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lobato backwards.
Burgao lands an uppercut.
Burgao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lobato backwards.
Lobato looking for a takedown.
Burgao breaks the clinch.
Jorge Burgao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burgao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lobato throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burgao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burgao lands a nice hook to Lobato's body. Lobato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burgao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lobato doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Burgao.
Burgao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lobato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burgao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgao closes the distance and clinches.
Burgao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lobato misses with a body punch.
Burgao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burgao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burgao clinches up against the cage.
Burgao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lobato backwards.
Burgao breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Burgao scores with a four punch combination!
Burgao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lobato is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgao finish him?
Burgao punishes Lobato's body with a nice straight punch.
Lobato seems to have recovered his senses.
Burgao clinches up with Lobato and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burgao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lobato is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burgao is defending well for now.
Burgao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lobato backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burgao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burgao lands a with a good body shot.
Burgao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burgao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lobato can pounce on him.
Lobato swinging wilding here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burgao.
Burgao works over Lobato's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lobato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burgao counters with a series of strikes. Lobato will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Lobato.
Lobato looks to clinch
and Burgao counters with a one-two to the body.
Burgao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burgao jabs at Lobato's body.
Burgao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobato manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lobato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lobato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burgao lands a nice hook to Lobato's body. Lobato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lobato shoots in but Burgao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jorge Burgao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Lobato.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burgao pushes Lobato up against the cage in a clinch.
Lobato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from Burgao.
Burgao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lobato's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Burgao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burgao closes the distance and clinches.
Burgao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Burgao both land. Nice combination.
Lobato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burgao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burgao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burgao works Lobato's body with a nice hook.
Burgao moves into range and clinches up with Lobato.
Burgao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lobato throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burgao lands with a right to the head.
Burgao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lobatos head.
Burgao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burgao scores with a shot to the side of Lobato's head.
Lobato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burgao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burgao digs a good hook to Lobato's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burgao works Lobato's body with a nice hook.
Burgao clinches up with Lobato and pushes him back against the cage.
Burgao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lobato throws a series of punches but Burgao moves out of range.
Tiago Lobato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgao.
Lobato darts in trying to clinch
and Burgao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lobato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lobato shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burgao but Burgao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lobato misses with a double jab.
Burgao cracks Lobato with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jorge Burgao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burgao lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobato looks to clinch
and Burgao counters with a nice body shot.
Burgao instigates a clinch.
Lobato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burgao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lobato fails with the takedown
and Burgao counters with a left to the body.
Burgao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jorge Burgao is winning the standup battle so far.
Lobato tries to clinch there but Burgao circles away.
Lobato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burgao circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgao is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lobato fails with the takedown
and Burgao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jorge Burgao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Lobato.
Burgao throws out a powerful jab.
Lobato closes the distance but Burgao moves to the side
and Burgao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lobato looks for a takedown but Burgao sprawls well.
Burgao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lobato doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobato closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burgao wants to get back to full guard.
Lobato decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lobato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burgao as he avoids it easily.
Burgao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lobato has time to react.
Burgao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lobato darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lobato decides to stand up.
Burgao looks to land a combination but Lobato avoids it well.
Lobato doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgao circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgao tries to clinch up.
Lobato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lobato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burgao moves into the clinch.
Lobato manages to break the clinch.
Lobato misses with a combination
and Burgao counters with a two punch combo.
Lobato misses with a takedown attempt
and Burgao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lobato tried to score with a low kick but Burgao checks it.
Lobato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lobato tries to clinch but Burgao moves away
and Burgao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burgao lands with a hook. Lobato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lobato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lobato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burgao dips to his left and cracks Lobato with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Burgao dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lobato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burgao scores with a body shot.
Burgao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lobato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lobato misses with a takedown attempt
and Burgao counters with a left and a right that stings Lobato.
Lobato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burgao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lobato misses with a head kick.
Burgao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lobato counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burgao won't be happy with that.
Lobato stands up.
Lobato tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burgao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Burgao does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lobato tries a head kick but it misses.
Burgao blocks a head kick by Lobato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lobato throws a right and a left that Burgao avoids nicely.
Lobato is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burgao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jorge Burgao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Lobato.
Lobato is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burgao.
Lobato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burgao pinned against the cage. Burgao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lobato tries to clinch up but Burgao circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Burgao.
Lobato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burgao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lobato throws out a leg kick but Burgao moves out of range and Lobato only half commits.
Lobato shoots in and bounces Burgao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lobato wants to stand but Burgao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tiago Lobato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgao trying to keep a closed guard but Lobato is proving a slippery customer.
Lobato is looking to work some ground and pound but Burgao has wrist control.
Lobato trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burgao's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lobato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burgao is trying to keep Lobato in close.
Lobato wanted to stand there but Burgao had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Burgao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A leg kick checked by Burgao.
Burgao tries to clinch up.
Lobato is looking to clinch but Burgao is avoiding it.
Burgao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burgao blocks a head kick by Lobato.
Burgao lands a body shot.
Burgao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgao tests Lobato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burgao is looking to wear down Lobato with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burgao works over Lobato's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice combination there by Burgao.
A head kick misses from Lobato.
Burgao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lobato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgao tries to close the distance and clinch but Lobato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lobato with a poor takedown
and Burgao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lobato tries a head kick but it misses.
Lobato closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lobato lands in his opponent's guard.
Jorge Burgao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lobato is looking to work some ground and pound but Burgao has wrist control.
Lobato decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Burgao misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lobato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burgao slips a jab and a cross from Lobato.
Lobato throws a combination that misses
and Burgao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Lobato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burgao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Burgao!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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